Cuba's Water Crisis Deepens

Summary

Cuba’s water crisis is hitting nearly three million daily, fueled by a crippling oil shortage and U.S. sanctions that have slashed energy supplies to just 37% of what’s needed. Aging pipes, overloaded pumps, and scarce chemicals for treatment compound the problem—especially in cities where electricity powers water to upper floors. With power outages stret…

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Cuba’s water crisis is hitting nearly three million daily, fueled by a crippling oil shortage and U.S. sanctions that have slashed energy supplies to just 37% of what’s needed. Aging pipes, overloaded pumps, and scarce chemicals for treatment compound the problem—especially in cities where electricity powers water to upper floors. With power outages stretching 20 hours a day, residents scramble for water, often trekking miles or lining up for tanker trucks that arrive unpredictably. Solar soluti

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