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Government Neglect

Reports of inadequate infrastructure, water shortages, and halted services highlight government neglect impacting daily life in Cuba, sparking protests and calls for change.

Former Police Officer Dies in Santiago de Cuba After Delayed Medical Attention
Former Police Officer Dies in Santiago de Cuba After Delayed Medical Attention

Published on 1/30/2026

Balcony Collapse in Havana Sparks Outrage: "A Miracle No One Was Hurt"
Balcony Collapse in Havana Sparks Outrage: "A Miracle No One Was Hurt"

Published on 12/12/2025

Desperate Plea from a Cuban Mother: "We've Been Waiting for a Home and Dignified Care for Two Years"
Desperate Plea from a Cuban Mother: "We've Been Waiting for a Home and Dignified Care for Two Years"

Published on 11/27/2025

Mother and Son Perish in Building Collapse in Old Havana
Mother and Son Perish in Building Collapse in Old Havana

Published on 11/16/2025

Cubans Slam Cubadebate's Anniversary Post for Havana on Social Media
Cubans Slam Cubadebate's Anniversary Post for Havana on Social Media

Published on 11/15/2025

Abandoned Mountain Mansion in Cuba Sparks Outrage: "So Many Without Homes"
Abandoned Mountain Mansion in Cuba Sparks Outrage: "So Many Without Homes"

Published on 11/10/2025

Young Cuban Confronts Díaz-Canel in El Cobre: "We've Been Left Alone"
Young Cuban Confronts Díaz-Canel in El Cobre: "We've Been Left Alone"

Published on 11/7/2025

Residents of Sigua, South of Santiago de Cuba, Struggle with Food Shortages as Government Remains Silent
Residents of Sigua, South of Santiago de Cuba, Struggle with Food Shortages as Government Remains Silent

Published on 10/28/2025

Sewage Floods Medical Clinic in Havana's Coco and Rabí Neighborhood
Sewage Floods Medical Clinic in Havana's Coco and Rabí Neighborhood

Published on 10/13/2025

Building Balconies Collapse in Central Havana
Building Balconies Collapse in Central Havana

Published on 8/15/2025

Cuban Mother Stands Firm at Camagüey Government Headquarters Protesting Power Outages
Cuban Mother Stands Firm at Camagüey Government Headquarters Protesting Power Outages

Published on 8/1/2025

Trash Bin Set Ablaze in Central Havana District Sparks Safety Concerns
Trash Bin Set Ablaze in Central Havana District Sparks Safety Concerns

Published on 7/25/2025

Cubans Desperately Chase Water Trucks in Santiago de Cuba
Cubans Desperately Chase Water Trucks in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 7/25/2025

Cuban Artists Criticize Dire Conditions on the Island: "Joy Has Been Lost, It's About Survival"
Cuban Artists Criticize Dire Conditions on the Island: "Joy Has Been Lost, It's About Survival"

Published on 7/20/2025

Cuban Man Blocks Street in Old Havana in Protest: "I Want the Government Here"
Cuban Man Blocks Street in Old Havana in Protest: "I Want the Government Here"

Published on 6/20/2025

Cubans Endure Endless Blackouts: Personal Stories Reveal the Strain
Cubans Endure Endless Blackouts: Personal Stories Reveal the Strain

Published on 5/19/2025

Elderly Woman's Arrest for Selling Sodas in Havana Sparks Cuban Solidarity Movement
Elderly Woman's Arrest for Selling Sodas in Havana Sparks Cuban Solidarity Movement

Published on 5/8/2025

Government Neglect Halts Essential Civil Registry Services in Las Tunas
Government Neglect Halts Essential Civil Registry Services in Las Tunas

Published on 4/21/2025

Cuban Citizens Demand Change: "The People Want Freedom"
Cuban Citizens Demand Change: "The People Want Freedom"

Published on 4/17/2025

Cuban Boxer Félix Lemus Criticizes Government's Neglect: "No One Knows or Cares About Me"
Cuban Boxer Félix Lemus Criticizes Government's Neglect: "No One Knows or Cares About Me"

Published on 4/13/2025

Man Found Lying on Garbage Heap in Old Havana Street
Man Found Lying on Garbage Heap in Old Havana Street

Published on 12/29/2024

Mother Confronts Díaz-Canel in Guantanamo: "My Children and I Haven’t Had Water for Days"
Mother Confronts Díaz-Canel in Guantanamo: "My Children and I Haven’t Had Water for Days"

Published on 10/23/2024

Children Forced to Wade Through Flooded Paths to Reach School in Granma
Children Forced to Wade Through Flooded Paths to Reach School in Granma

Published on 9/12/2024