fuel shortages

Cuba is currently experiencing significant fuel shortages, which are intensifying existing challenges for its population. These shortages are directly impacting essential services, most notably leading to a garbage crisis in Havana where stalled trash pickup is causing streets to pile up with refuse. The lack of fuel also contributes to frequent and prolonged power outages, severely disrupting daily life for residents. For instance, some individuals are forced to endure difficult circumstances, such as waiting for hours with a deceased relative during a blackout due to non-functional elevators. The situation is particularly acute in Havana, where the combination of fuel scarcity and increased US pressure is creating widespread hardship. This ongoing crisis highlights the vulnerability of Cuba's infrastructure and the direct impact of resource scarcity on the well-being and basic services available to its citizens.