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The reality for many people Even though there are many transport types, many Cubans find daily travel difficult. Buses and local services often struggle to serve all people who need them — waiting times can be long and buses overcrowded. For rural or less-connected areas, public transport may be even more irregular. Sometimes older vehicles or less safe transport forms are the only option. The cost can also matter. While some services remain cheap, the instability of fuel sup

Every day in Cuba lives many people under the threat of darkness. Recently, the situation became even worse. On December 3, 2025, a major collapse of the electrical grid left Havana and much of western Cuba without power. The blackout was not an isolated event. For months, Cuba has been suffering from frequent and long power outages. The country’s electricity infrastructure is old and poorly maintained. Many power plants depend on imported fuel — and shortages of fuel and spa

In 2025, people in Havana are facing many difficulties. Many homes often have no electricity and no water. Sometimes the lights go out for many hours each day, and clean drinking water is not always available. Food, gas and medicine are also very difficult to find. Now the situation becomes even more dangerous: a virus called Chikungunya is spreading fast. This disease comes from mosquito bites and causes very bad headaches, rashes—and joint or muscle pain that can last for