Cuba is one of the world's leading producers of sugarcane. consequently, sugar is its main export. why is this a potential problem?
many other countries in latin america, such as brazil, are also top global producers of sugarcane.
a sudden drop in sugar prices or in production caused by a natural disaster could cripple cuba's economy.
many latin american countries have unstable governments and economies.
world sugar consumption is expected to drop sharply in a few years, as people become more health-conscious.