The Big Interview: Gustavo Daniel Veliz Olivares

In this edition of The Big Interview, I sit down with Gustavo Daniel Veliz Olivares, Ambassador of Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago, for a wide-ranging discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing Cuba today. Among the issues discussed are the impact of the decades-long United States blockade on Cuba, its effects on the Cuban economy and daily life, Cuba’s healthcare and education systems, regional cooperation, trade, diplomacy, and the enduring relationship between Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago. Ambassador Veliz Olivares also shares his views on international relations, Caribbean integration, and the importance of solidarity among developing nations as they navigate an increasingly complex global environment.