Cuban authorities issued a television statement warning on Wednesday night that more power outages were expected. due to a shortage of fuel, which makes the country’s situation even worse while dealing with food and medicine shortages
Cuban authorities issued a television statement warning on Wednesday night that more power outages were expected. due to a shortage of fuel, which makes the country’s situation even worse while dealing with food and medicine shortages
Cuba’s local government has begun imposing restrictions on electricity use by companies and government agencies, as well as postponing sporting events. and postpone teaching in various universities
“We will not have the level of fuel we need. or the same level we had in the previous months,” Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O. Levy said. Addressing a television station together with the Minister of Economy
Cuban officials said Residents may experience power outages for up to 8-10 hours per day. Starting from October. In the Havana area, electricity cuts are usually avoided.
Information from the government indicates that Cuba is in crisis. which is fraught with various problems, including power outages, shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. The crisis has occurred since the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, gross domestic product (GDP) is 8% lower than in 2020, and merchandise production is 40% lower than 2020 levels.
Cuban said US sanctions are a large part of the cause of this crisis. The embargo resulted in Cuba having its foreign funds withheld. which is used to import fuel, food, and other necessities
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The United States says Cuba’s Communist Party is responsible for the problems, saying the sanctions are aimed at restoring democracy. and protect human rights
The crisis in Cuba sparked nationwide protests in July. 2021, which is considered the largest protest. Since the revolution in 1959 by Mr. Fidel Castro, the famous former leader of the country.
Moreover, in the past two years, hundreds of thousands of people have emigrated from the country. Most of whom immigrated to the United States.
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2023-09-29 07:06:00
