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Water Shortage

Severe water shortages in Cuba spark protests, desperation, and government responses. Key areas affected include Santiago de Cuba, Caibarién, and El Vedado.

Four Arrested Following Protest in Guantánamo's Maqueicito Over Lack of Electricity and Water
Four Arrested Following Protest in Guantánamo's Maqueicito Over Lack of Electricity and Water

Published on 11/9/2025

Cuban Government Responds with Water Trucks Following Women's Protest in Regla
Cuban Government Responds with Water Trucks Following Women's Protest in Regla

Published on 10/20/2025

Residents in Regla Block Street Due to Water Shortage
Residents in Regla Block Street Due to Water Shortage

Published on 10/18/2025

Waiting for Columbus to Bring Water and Power: A Santiaguero's Sarcastic Take on the Crisis
Waiting for Columbus to Bring Water and Power: A Santiaguero's Sarcastic Take on the Crisis

Published on 8/22/2025

Fed Up! Central Havana Residents Take to Reina Street After Days Without Water
Fed Up! Central Havana Residents Take to Reina Street After Days Without Water

Published on 8/20/2025

Disturbing Reports of Infestation and Neglect at Cuban Hospital
Disturbing Reports of Infestation and Neglect at Cuban Hospital

Published on 8/12/2025

Mayarí Demonstrations Erupt Over Hunger and Thirst: Water Arrives Amid Arrests
Mayarí Demonstrations Erupt Over Hunger and Thirst: Water Arrives Amid Arrests

Published on 8/3/2025

Cuban Mothers Block Street in Regla After Months Without Water
Cuban Mothers Block Street in Regla After Months Without Water

Published on 7/20/2025

Young Cuban Exposes Harsh Reality: "There's No Future Here"
Young Cuban Exposes Harsh Reality: "There's No Future Here"

Published on 6/17/2025

Cuban Woman Highlights Harsh Daily Life Amid Power Outage and Water Shortage
Cuban Woman Highlights Harsh Daily Life Amid Power Outage and Water Shortage

Published on 6/16/2025

Matanzas Struggles with Water Shortage as Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Consumes Excess
Matanzas Struggles with Water Shortage as Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Consumes Excess

Published on 5/29/2025

Las Tunas Faces Severe Water Shortage: A Single Well Feeds the City as El Rincón Reservoir Nearly Dries Up
Las Tunas Faces Severe Water Shortage: A Single Well Feeds the City as El Rincón Reservoir Nearly Dries Up

Published on 4/19/2025

Woman Using Washing Machine by Cuban River Responds to Online Criticism: "We Had No Power for 30 Hours"
Woman Using Washing Machine by Cuban River Responds to Online Criticism: "We Had No Power for 30 Hours"

Published on 4/15/2025

Luyanó Residents Struggle with Prolonged Water Shortage Amid Other Crises
Luyanó Residents Struggle with Prolonged Water Shortage Amid Other Crises

Published on 11/12/2024

Beatriz Johnson Urrutia Flies Over Guamá, Ignoring Residents' Concerns
Beatriz Johnson Urrutia Flies Over Guamá, Ignoring Residents' Concerns

Published on 11/12/2024

Critical Water Supply Crisis Unfolds in Santiago de Cuba
Critical Water Supply Crisis Unfolds in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 11/6/2024

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

Cuban Government Sells Bottled Water After Nearly a Month of Shortages in Caibarién
Cuban Government Sells Bottled Water After Nearly a Month of Shortages in Caibarién

Published on 9/5/2024

Residents of Caibarién, Villa Clara Endure Over 25 Days Without Water
Residents of Caibarién, Villa Clara Endure Over 25 Days Without Water

Published on 9/5/2024

Psychiatric Hospital in Placetas Faces Severe Water Shortage: "It's a Concentration Camp, People Are Dying There"
Psychiatric Hospital in Placetas Faces Severe Water Shortage: "It's a Concentration Camp, People Are Dying There"

Published on 8/27/2024

Cuban Mother Outraged Over Water Shortage in Caibarién: "I Can't Take It Anymore"
Cuban Mother Outraged Over Water Shortage in Caibarién: "I Can't Take It Anymore"

Published on 8/24/2024

Water Crisis Hits El Vedado and Other Havana Areas: "We Are Not Insects"
Water Crisis Hits El Vedado and Other Havana Areas: "We Are Not Insects"

Published on 8/19/2024

Cubans Block Villa Clara Road in Protest Over Water Shortage
Cubans Block Villa Clara Road in Protest Over Water Shortage

Published on 6/13/2024

Homes in Santiago de Cuba Receive Water So Dirty It Looks Like Chocolate
Homes in Santiago de Cuba Receive Water So Dirty It Looks Like Chocolate

Published on 6/2/2024