Havana was once considered the most beautiful and advanced city in the new world. Founded on November 16, 1519, Havana became the center of commerce and power. Today, 505 years later and 65 years of destructive socialism, Cuba’s capital has become the city of garbage, power outages, and misery that has pushed its population to the breaking point.
Havana commemorates its 505th anniversary amid a severe crisis impacting the quality of life of its residents.
Prolonged power outages, building collapses, accumulation of trash, water shortages, and deficiencies in essential services reflect the decline of the Cuban capital, overshadowing the celebration of this historic city.
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Power outages are a constant in the lives of Havana residents. The Electric Union (UNE) recently reported that the electricity generation deficit exceeds 1,500 MW, which has resulted in blackouts in some municipalities lasting over 12 hours a day.
These power outages not only affect the lighting but also disrupt essential services such as water pumping and telecommunications.
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The deterioration of buildings in Havana is another visible aspect of the crisis. Many structures, especially in Centro Habana and La Habana Vieja, are in a state of ruin, posing a threat to those who live in them.
This year, a collapse on Obispo Street left several families homeless, highlighting the risks faced by residents of properties deemed uninhabitable.
These common issues were compounded by the damage caused by Cyclone Rafael, which hit the capital with torrential rains and strong winds.
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The waste problem in Havana is a growing concern. The accumulation of trash in streets and corners, particularly in peripheral municipalities like Marianao and Arroyo Naranjo, has become a public health issue.
Improvised garbage dumps, putrid odors, and pests like rats and cockroaches are part of daily life. Provincial authorities and the leader Miguel Díaz-Canel himself have attempted to address this serious issue, but their initiatives have proven ineffective.
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Water, an essential resource, is also scarce in many neighborhoods of Havana. Interruptions in the water supply have worsened due to power outages that affect pumping systems, as well as the deterioration of hydraulic infrastructure.
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The hospitals in Havana, like those throughout the Island, are also facing serious challenges. Recent reports indicate a shortage of medical supplies, unsanitary conditions, and delays in care.
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While authorities promote cultural activities to celebrate the city’s 505th anniversary, public unrest is evident. On social media and in the streets, many residents of Havana express their growing dissatisfaction.
What took five centuries to build, the communist Castro dictatorship destroyed in just half a century. Cuba’s once beautiful and prosperous metropolitan capital is now the capital of misery and despair. All thanks to socialism.
Doesn’t matter. No price is too high to maintain the “revolution.” I mean, think of the usual suspects, whose fantasies and interests obviously take precedence over what lowly Cuban savages may want.