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Operation Clean-Up

"Operation Clean-Up" addresses Havana's waste crisis with military intervention, resident involvement, and street sweepers, tackling health risks and public dissatisfaction.

Young Cubans in Military Service Tasked with Cleaning Havana's Streets
Young Cubans in Military Service Tasked with Cleaning Havana's Streets

Published on 6/25/2026

Massive Waste Dump Raises Concerns in Guantánamo: "Rats Invade Homes and Stench is Unbearable"
Massive Waste Dump Raises Concerns in Guantánamo: "Rats Invade Homes and Stench is Unbearable"

Published on 6/25/2026

Havana's Unhealthy Norm: Food Sales Amid Piles of Garbage
Havana's Unhealthy Norm: Food Sales Amid Piles of Garbage

Published on 6/21/2026

600 Street Sweepers Mobilized to Clean Up Havana for Its Anniversary
600 Street Sweepers Mobilized to Clean Up Havana for Its Anniversary

Published on 11/17/2025

Old Havana Residents Required to Deliver Trash Directly to Trucks: Confusion and Criticism Abound
Old Havana Residents Required to Deliver Trash Directly to Trucks: Confusion and Criticism Abound

Published on 11/16/2025

Havana Drowns in Trash Amidst Health Crisis
Havana Drowns in Trash Amidst Health Crisis

Published on 11/9/2025

Military Takes Over Waste Collection in Havana
Military Takes Over Waste Collection in Havana

Published on 11/1/2025