Incident Details

Cuba is experiencing widespread fuel shortages that have severely disrupted essential services. In Havana, prolonged blackouts reportedly exceeding 30 hours in some cases have limited access to water, food, medical care, and transportation, including commercial flight aviation. Protests over deteriorating living conditions have occurred, raising the potential for police intervention and crowd dispersal. Ongoing disruptions to essential services and localized unrest are expected to persist over the coming months.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests and plan contingency access to food, water, and backup electricity.