During street interviews conducted by the influencer Lino García, also known as El Creador Cubano, Havana residents candidly expressed that hunger and water shortages have become a part of everyday life in Cuba.
In a reel shared on Facebook, which has garnered over 7,000 views, a local succinctly described the dire circumstances with a straightforward remark: "We're starving. The Cuban people are enduring hunger and hardship. The government has taken everything away. Everything."
Another story, shared by a Cuban mother, highlighted the plight of her child, who has been unable to attend school for a week due to a lack of water at home.
This reel is part of a series of content that El Creador Cubano has been releasing over the past few weeks, documenting his time on the island and the daily struggles faced by its citizens.
On April 24th, he released an emotional video where, through tears, he pleaded, "Give me back what I had, give me back my Cuba." This touching clip has surpassed 622,000 views on Facebook.
Water Crisis Deepens in Havana
The water crisis mentioned in the video is far from an isolated issue. Over 200,000 residents of Havana lack regular access to potable water, as reported in April 2026.
With 87% of the water supply system reliant on the electrical grid, each blackout halts water pumps. Only 135 out of 480 pumping stations have protection against power outages.
Food Shortages Plague Multiple Provinces
Food scarcity is not a new challenge. According to a report by the Food Monitor Program dated April 15th, five provinces are experiencing extreme levels of food insecurity: Havana, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Guantánamo, and Santiago de Cuba.
Understanding Cuba's Current Crisis
What are the main issues facing Havana residents?
Residents are dealing with severe hunger and water shortages, which have become routine challenges in daily life.
How many people in Havana lack regular access to water?
More than 200,000 people in Havana are without consistent access to safe drinking water.
Which provinces in Cuba are experiencing extreme food insecurity?
Havana, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Guantánamo, and Santiago de Cuba are the provinces facing severe food shortages.