Special Period
economic crisis in Cuba after the collapse of the Soviet Union
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Summary
Special Period is an economic crisis[1]. It draws 2,321 Wikipedia views per month (economic crisis category, ranking #9 of 30).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: Cuba[3]
- Location: Cuba[4]
- Part of: history of Cuba[5]
- Start time: January 1, 1990[6]
- End time: 1990[7]
- Point in time: 1990[8]
- Has cause: dissolution of the Soviet Union[9]
- Native label: El período especial en tiempos de paz[10]
Why It Matters
Special Period has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]