For decades, the U.S. embargo on Cuba, the world’s longest trade blockade, has crippled the island’s economy, restricting essential goods, technology, and global trade, and leaving many in daily hardship.

As of recent estimates, approximately 21% of Cuba’s population is aged 60 or older, making it one of the most rapidly aging populations in Latin America. This demographic trend is driven by a combination of low birth rates, increased life expectancy, and emigration of younger generations.