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Garbage Crisis

Havana's garbage crisis worsens with overflowing streets and neglected infrastructure. Citizens, journalists, and photographers expose the stark realities of decay.

Piles of Trash Overwhelm Havana's Zanja Street
Piles of Trash Overwhelm Havana's Zanja Street

Published on 10/4/2026

Cuban Writer Criticizes Indifference Towards Garbage Crisis: "The Great Stench"
Cuban Writer Criticizes Indifference Towards Garbage Crisis: "The Great Stench"

Published on 9/25/2026

Ciego de Ávila: A Stark Reality Behind the Facade of Beauty on Social Media
Ciego de Ávila: A Stark Reality Behind the Facade of Beauty on Social Media

Published on 9/5/2026

Camagüey Resident Voices Frustration Over Two-Month Garbage Pile-Up
Camagüey Resident Voices Frustration Over Two-Month Garbage Pile-Up

Published on 8/23/2026

Massive Trash Pile Reported Near Elementary School in Holguín
Massive Trash Pile Reported Near Elementary School in Holguín

Published on 8/21/2026

Laritza Camacho Advocates for a Neighborhood Movement: "Clear Away the Lies and Filth Together"
Laritza Camacho Advocates for a Neighborhood Movement: "Clear Away the Lies and Filth Together"

Published on 8/17/2026

Trash Piles Block Holguín Street, Threatening Food Stalls
Trash Piles Block Holguín Street, Threatening Food Stalls

Published on 8/15/2026

Eusebio Leal Would Turn in His Grave: Havana's Historic Center Overwhelmed by Trash
Eusebio Leal Would Turn in His Grave: Havana's Historic Center Overwhelmed by Trash

Published on 7/25/2026

Overflowing Garbage Pile Blocks Centro Habana Intersection, Sparking Epidemic Fears as Summer Approaches
Overflowing Garbage Pile Blocks Centro Habana Intersection, Sparking Epidemic Fears as Summer Approaches

Published on 6/12/2026

Matanzas Children's Park Falls into Ruin Amidst Neglect and Debris
Matanzas Children's Park Falls into Ruin Amidst Neglect and Debris

Published on 5/16/2026

Havana's Streets Choked with Trash: Viral Video Highlights City's Neglect
Havana's Streets Choked with Trash: Viral Video Highlights City's Neglect

Published on 5/15/2026

Photographer's Haunting Portrait of Cuba's Decay
Photographer's Haunting Portrait of Cuba's Decay

Published on 5/12/2026

Cuban Streets Plagued by Waste: Journalist Highlights Unprecedented Neglect
Cuban Streets Plagued by Waste: Journalist Highlights Unprecedented Neglect

Published on 5/9/2026

Cuban Journalist Highlights Stark Contrast Between Tourist Luxury and Everyday Hardship in Havana
Cuban Journalist Highlights Stark Contrast Between Tourist Luxury and Everyday Hardship in Havana

Published on 8/19/2025

Returning to Cuba After Seven Years: "It's a Distressing Sight, Not Worth Visiting"
Returning to Cuba After Seven Years: "It's a Distressing Sight, Not Worth Visiting"

Published on 2/17/2025

Havana's Streets Overwhelmed by Trash: "Someone Must Take Responsibility"
Havana's Streets Overwhelmed by Trash: "Someone Must Take Responsibility"

Published on 2/7/2025

Hurricane Rafael's Looming Threat Highlights Havana's Garbage Crisis
Hurricane Rafael's Looming Threat Highlights Havana's Garbage Crisis

Published on 11/5/2024

Havana's Streets Overflowing with Trash: An Ongoing Crisis
Havana's Streets Overflowing with Trash: An Ongoing Crisis

Published on 9/24/2024

Cuban Resident Exposes Massive Garbage Pile at Doorstep: "This Has Been Here for Over a Year"
Cuban Resident Exposes Massive Garbage Pile at Doorstep: "This Has Been Here for Over a Year"

Published on 9/21/2024