Latin American Pulse for Monday, February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 - 08:55

Cuba Activates Cold War–Era “Zero Option” as Regime Defends Socialist Model; Venezuela Hunger Strike Intensifies Outside Zona 7; Carnival and Presidents’ Day Lock Positions Until Midweek Executive Summary The Big Picture: Cuba’s government reactivated its Cold War–era “Zero Option” contingency plan this weekend—an extreme protocol designed for scenarios of zero fuel supply, last used during