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Infrastructure Challenges

Explore infrastructure challenges in Cuba, from significant water leaks and temporary bridges to energy crises, power plant stability, and telecom disruptions affecting daily life.

Havana Remains Largely in the Dark as Nationwide Power Outage Persists
Havana Remains Largely in the Dark as Nationwide Power Outage Persists

Published on 3/22/2026

Shipping Containers as a Quick Fix: Cuban Government Pushes for Housing Conversion Amid Santiago's Crisis
Shipping Containers as a Quick Fix: Cuban Government Pushes for Housing Conversion Amid Santiago's Crisis

Published on 12/8/2025

Cubans React to a 2026 BMW M5 Spotted on the Island: "That's a Crime"
Cubans React to a 2026 BMW M5 Spotted on the Island: "That's a Crime"

Published on 11/21/2025

Cuban Government Acknowledges Failure of Housing Plan Using Shipping Containers
Cuban Government Acknowledges Failure of Housing Plan Using Shipping Containers

Published on 11/20/2025

Surprise Spring Emerges in Holguín After Hurricane Melissa
Surprise Spring Emerges in Holguín After Hurricane Melissa

Published on 11/10/2025

Díaz-Canel Surveys Container Homes in Holguín as a "Solution" to Housing Crisis
Díaz-Canel Surveys Container Homes in Holguín as a "Solution" to Housing Crisis

Published on 10/31/2025

Water Leak Forces Temporary Closure of Havana's Main Airport Terminal
Water Leak Forces Temporary Closure of Havana's Main Airport Terminal

Published on 9/30/2025

Car Accident Near Havana Leaves Vehicle Overturned
Car Accident Near Havana Leaves Vehicle Overturned

Published on 8/6/2025

Cuban Electric Union's Solar Energy Claims Fail to Brighten Reality for Millions
Cuban Electric Union's Solar Energy Claims Fail to Brighten Reality for Millions

Published on 8/6/2025

Hydraulic Test Scheduled for Tuesday at Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant Following Boiler Breakdown
Hydraulic Test Scheduled for Tuesday at Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant Following Boiler Breakdown

Published on 7/22/2025

Truck Overturns on Cuba's National Highway Amid Growing Concerns Over Road Safety
Truck Overturns on Cuba's National Highway Amid Growing Concerns Over Road Safety

Published on 7/8/2025

Matanzas: State Media Highlights Severe Water Shortage Crisis
Matanzas: State Media Highlights Severe Water Shortage Crisis

Published on 6/9/2025

Cuban Telecommunications Giant ETECSA Faces Nationwide Service Disruptions
Cuban Telecommunications Giant ETECSA Faces Nationwide Service Disruptions

Published on 5/14/2025

Dangerous Pedestrian Bridge Erected in Baracoa: "Let's See How Long It Lasts"
Dangerous Pedestrian Bridge Erected in Baracoa: "Let's See How Long It Lasts"

Published on 5/12/2025

Doubts Surround Stability as Guiteras Power Plant Rejoins National Grid
Doubts Surround Stability as Guiteras Power Plant Rejoins National Grid

Published on 2/8/2025

AI Responds to Díaz-Canel's Ambitions
AI Responds to Díaz-Canel's Ambitions

Published on 1/15/2025

Feeling Like a Millionaire: Cuban in the U.S. Reveals Simple Luxuries Unavailable in Cuba
Feeling Like a Millionaire: Cuban in the U.S. Reveals Simple Luxuries Unavailable in Cuba

Published on 1/10/2025

Power Outages Worsen on Three Kings Day with 940 MW Deficit
Power Outages Worsen on Three Kings Day with 940 MW Deficit

Published on 1/6/2025

Planned Overhaul for Guiteras Power Plant Scheduled for Late 2025
Planned Overhaul for Guiteras Power Plant Scheduled for Late 2025

Published on 1/4/2025

Energy Crisis in Cuba: Power Outages Expected to Exceed 800 MW
Energy Crisis in Cuba: Power Outages Expected to Exceed 800 MW

Published on 11/11/2024

Temporary Bridge Installed in Guantánamo Following Hurricane Oscar's Aftermath
Temporary Bridge Installed in Guantánamo Following Hurricane Oscar's Aftermath

Published on 11/10/2024

Cubans Alarmed by Major Water Leak at Pinar del Río Entrance
Cubans Alarmed by Major Water Leak at Pinar del Río Entrance

Published on 10/27/2024