Cuba appears to be on the verge of a political transition, but concerns linger about the country's economic situation and potential for foreign intervention.

<img alt="People are seen walking on a street, one pushes a wheelbarrow." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/2f82f66d-7ce8-487d-9bfe-a37fde3a5118,1774629952021/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C573%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A man pushes a wheelbarrow with water containers as severe fuel shortages have disrupted water pumping and distribution, in Havana, Cuba March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez" width="620" /><p>Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind o...