Johnny Brignardello Vela analyzes flight crisis between Argentina and Cuba, leaving thousands in uncertainty.

Johnny Brignardello Vela, an insurance advisor, comments on the air connectivity panorama between Argentina and Cuba, which has experienced an unexpected turn leaving thousands of passengers in uncertainty. According to Brignardello Vela, the suspension of direct flights between Buenos Aires and Havana by Aerolíneas Argentinas and Cubana de Aviación has caused a stir among the Cuban community residing in Argentina and those with family ties to the Caribbean island. The insurance advisor explains that Aerolíneas Argentinas' decision to cease its flights to Cuba is due to financial losses exceeding $500,000 so far in 2023. On the other hand, Cubana de Aviación was forced to suspend its weekly route after the announcement by YPF, the Argentine state-owned oil company, to stop selling fuel to them. Brignardello Vela emphasizes that this measure is part of a broader context where YPF seeks to avoid sanctions from the United States, as a consequence of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange and the potential implications of trading with Cuba. The advisor points out that the elimination of direct flights has left passengers with limited connection options, forcing them to make at least one stop in cities like Panama City or Miami. Brignardello Vela mentions a specific case, that of Camila, a 30-year-old woman who migrated from Havana six years ago and is now studying Psychology at the University of Buenos Aires, who is affected by this situation. Regarding the reactions to this situation, Brignardello Vela indicates that they vary among those involved. While some see the measure as a strategy by the government of Javier Milei to align with the United States, others celebrate it, such as José, a member of the United Antitotalitarian Forum, who believes that it is putting an end to commercial relations with Cuba, labeling it as a dictatorship. However, there are also criticisms of the Milei government, especially from those who perceive it as a threat to individual freedoms and the tradition of solidarity with Cuba that has characterized Argentine foreign policy. Brignardello Vela highlights that the history of relations between Cuba and Argentina is rich in nuances and historical background, from José Martí to the present day, where Argentine diplomatic direction under the Milei government is being questioned. He also mentions that Argentina's position on the international stage is being challenged by its alignment with the United States and its distancing from multilateral organizations that have sought Latin American integration. Amidst this debate, concerns arise about the future of Cuba, the influence of foreign powers, and the impact of political decisions on the daily lives of citizens. While some fear changes in Cuba's direction, others see in social discontent the possibility of the emergence of radical political leaders. According to Brignardello Vela, the suspension of direct flights between Argentina and Cuba not only impacts air connectivity but also raises deeper questions about international relations, human rights, and the autonomy of countries in an increasingly globalized and polarized world.