Cuba’s energy crisis exemplifies how corporate media prefers to shuffle responsibility while spinning narratives that fit their agenda. Outlets like CNN and MSNBC stop short of connecting the dots between the US-imposed fuel shortages and the aging power grid that collapsed over the weekend. Instead, they often sensationalize the fallout, painting a picture of chaos that allows for the portrayal of Cuban leadership as incompetent without mentioning the crippling sanctions at play.

Meanwhile, Fox News, ever eager to amplify anti-communist rhetoric, becomes a cheerleader in the blame game. They focus squarely on the Cuban government’s failures without so much as a whisper about how US policies contribute to the disaster—it’s a classic case of ‘blame the victim’ while ignoring the perpetrator.

Let’s not kid ourselves: this is a well-orchestrated distraction. By framing the narrative around Cuba’s internal struggles, media giants divert attention from the U.S. role in destabilizing the country. The strategy is transparent; create a storyline that demonizes the Cuban leadership while ignoring the U.S.’s heavy hand in their struggles.

As citizens, we have to remain vigilant and demand context. The media wants us to see a fallen regime instead of the ramifications of international interference. Critical thinking is the antidote to their propaganda. If they can’t connect the dots for you, do it yourself.