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Havana Water Crisis

Havana's escalating water crisis is fueled by equipment shortages, electrical failures, and adverse weather. Residents express outrage, resorting to protests and desperate measures.

In Mantilla, Water Returns After Two-Year Drought Just Before Díaz-Canel's Visit
In Mantilla, Water Returns After Two-Year Drought Just Before Díaz-Canel's Visit

Published on 8/29/2026

Cuban Mother Arrested in Havana Following Water Crisis Complaint
Cuban Mother Arrested in Havana Following Water Crisis Complaint

Published on 8/28/2026

Díaz-Canel Visits Water Facilities Amidst Severe Water Crisis in Havana
Díaz-Canel Visits Water Facilities Amidst Severe Water Crisis in Havana

Published on 8/28/2026

Major Water Infrastructure Breakdown Leaves Much of Havana Without Water
Major Water Infrastructure Breakdown Leaves Much of Havana Without Water

Published on 8/23/2026

Havana Water Crisis: Major Supply Line Break Leaves Six Districts Parched
Havana Water Crisis: Major Supply Line Break Leaves Six Districts Parched

Published on 8/21/2026

Cuban Government's Manual Pump Plan Criticized as Outdated Solution to Havana's Water Crisis
Cuban Government's Manual Pump Plan Criticized as Outdated Solution to Havana's Water Crisis

Published on 8/17/2026

Water Crisis Hits Havana Again: Key Neighborhoods Left Dry
Water Crisis Hits Havana Again: Key Neighborhoods Left Dry

Published on 8/14/2026

Cuban Resident Exposes Havana's Water Crisis: "Sewage Runs Through Our Pipes"
Cuban Resident Exposes Havana's Water Crisis: "Sewage Runs Through Our Pipes"

Published on 8/12/2026

Seven-Year-Old Girls Haul Water Alone in Havana Amidst Unrelenting Water Crisis
Seven-Year-Old Girls Haul Water Alone in Havana Amidst Unrelenting Water Crisis

Published on 8/7/2026

Cubans Voice Outrage: "You Only Die Once" Over Dire Living Conditions in Havana
Cubans Voice Outrage: "You Only Die Once" Over Dire Living Conditions in Havana

Published on 8/2/2026

Military Water Trucks Deployed Amid Severe Water Shortage in Havana
Military Water Trucks Deployed Amid Severe Water Shortage in Havana

Published on 7/31/2026

Desperation Mounts in Cuba Amid Severe Water and Power Shortages
Desperation Mounts in Cuba Amid Severe Water and Power Shortages

Published on 7/29/2026

Water Crisis Sparks Outrage as Leak Floods Havana Street Near Child Daycare
Water Crisis Sparks Outrage as Leak Floods Havana Street Near Child Daycare

Published on 7/26/2026

Water Tank Prices Surge to 2,500 Pesos in Havana Amid Water Supply Crisis
Water Tank Prices Surge to 2,500 Pesos in Havana Amid Water Supply Crisis

Published on 7/26/2026

Residents of San Miguel del Padrón Outraged Over Month-Long Water Shortage
Residents of San Miguel del Padrón Outraged Over Month-Long Water Shortage

Published on 7/15/2026

Tragic Incident on Havana's Malecón Highlights Water Crisis
Tragic Incident on Havana's Malecón Highlights Water Crisis

Published on 7/11/2026

Over Half a Million Havana Residents Endure Water Crisis as Cuban Government Blames U.S. Embargo
Over Half a Million Havana Residents Endure Water Crisis as Cuban Government Blames U.S. Embargo

Published on 7/10/2026

Cuban Woman Calls Out "Criminal" Conditions Amidst Havana's Water and Power Crisis
Cuban Woman Calls Out "Criminal" Conditions Amidst Havana's Water and Power Crisis

Published on 7/8/2026

Over 376,000 in Havana Face Water Supply Crisis
Over 376,000 in Havana Face Water Supply Crisis

Published on 5/15/2026

Heavy Machinery Threatens Albear Canal and Water Supply for Thousands in Havana
Heavy Machinery Threatens Albear Canal and Water Supply for Thousands in Havana

Published on 5/9/2026

Havana Residents Ignite Trash Fires to Secure Water from Firefighters
Havana Residents Ignite Trash Fires to Secure Water from Firefighters

Published on 4/28/2026

Water Crisis in Havana: "Those Who Don't Steal Have No Water," NGO Reports Black Market and Severe Shortages
Water Crisis in Havana: "Those Who Don't Steal Have No Water," NGO Reports Black Market and Severe Shortages

Published on 4/27/2026

Havana Neighborhoods Experience Water Outages Following Electrical Failure at Palatino Pumping Station
Havana Neighborhoods Experience Water Outages Following Electrical Failure at Palatino Pumping Station

Published on 4/27/2026

Cubans Voice Outrage Over Havana's Water Crisis
Cubans Voice Outrage Over Havana's Water Crisis

Published on 4/21/2026

Havana Residents Stage Street Protest Over Water Shortage
Havana Residents Stage Street Protest Over Water Shortage

Published on 9/29/2025

Water Crisis in Havana Worsens: An Uncertain Future
Water Crisis in Havana Worsens: An Uncertain Future

Published on 9/30/2025

Residents of Havana Express Outrage Over Extended Water Shortage in TV Report
Residents of Havana Express Outrage Over Extended Water Shortage in TV Report

Published on 9/15/2025

Havana's Water Shortages Blamed on "Adverse Weather Conditions"
Havana's Water Shortages Blamed on "Adverse Weather Conditions"

Published on 9/14/2024

Water Crisis Worsens in Havana: "You Can't Live Like This"
Water Crisis Worsens in Havana: "You Can't Live Like This"

Published on 8/28/2024

Havana Faces Water Shortage Due to Lack of Pumping Equipment and Electricity
Havana Faces Water Shortage Due to Lack of Pumping Equipment and Electricity

Published on 8/21/2024