Fuel Crunch in Havana: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
In Havana, garbage piles up as fuel shortages cripple rubbish collection. Due to U.S. sanctions, oil shipments to Cuba have plummeted, leading to severe humanitarian impacts. The Cuban government has imposed rationing, while international pressure mounts for dialogue and relief efforts to alleviate the crisis.
Havana's streets are overwhelmed with piles of garbage as a severe fuel shortage immobilizes many of the city's rubbish trucks. The lack of oil, a direct impact of intensified U.S. sanctions on Cuba, has resulted in only 44 of 106 garbage trucks operating, as reported by Cubadebate.
Cuba's once-reliable oil imports from Venezuela have dwindled, with additional cuts from Mexico following U.S. threats. This has sparked serious public health concerns and prompted international calls for humanitarian relief, as tensions rise between the U.S. and its embargoed neighbor.
The United Nations and world leaders urge dialogue amid the crisis, emphasizing the humanitarian impacts of continued sanctions. As garbage accumulates in the seafront capital, the crisis highlights the broader issue of political and economic challenges faced by the Cuban populace.
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