Cuba cancels Havana ballet festival for second time in six years amid crisis

Cuba's National Ballet announced the cancellation of the International Ballet Festival of Havana for the second time in six years, citing the ongoing economic crisis. The move underscores the deepening cultural and institutional impact of Cuba's economic hardship, which has already led to widespread shortages and emigration. The cancellation is a symbolic indicator of the regime's reduced capacity to sustain cultural events, reflecting broader systemic strain.