Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty As Cuba heads into another month of blackouts due to the near-total fuel blockade imposed by the US, many say their lives now revolve around these power outages. For Ana Rosa Romero, a 70-year-old widow living in a high-rise building, the constant power cuts have transformed her daily life. BBC's Will Grant spoke to her about the impact of the blackouts. Video edited by Blanca Estrada 28 minutes ago United States Cuba Share Save How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996. World Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes. World Watch 1996 reports of the fatal plane attack at the heart of Castro's indictment The US government has charged the former Cuban president with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the downing of the two planes. World Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China? Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin with a near-identical ceremony to Trump's last week. World Are Putin and Xi best friends? BBC breaks down their relationship Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the leaders as the pair meet in Beijing. World Watch key moments from BBC's interview with pardoned Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández was controversially pardoned by Trump in December while serving a 45-year prison sentence in the US for drug trafficking. World Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovision US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts. World BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz The BBC's Tom Bateman asked President Trump about China's willingness to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. World Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. World Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast The passengers spent hours on a floating life raft after their 20-minute flight between two islands went down. World Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit? China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping. World Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing. World Trump v Xi: Who has the upper hand? The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between the two world leaders as they meet in Beijing. World 'Total
Im deeply concerned about the impact of constant blackouts on the daily lives of residents in Cubas high-rises. Its heartbreaking to see the uncertainty and hardship this causes. I hope the government and international community can work together to find solutions that ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens. #Cuba #Blackouts #HumanitarianConcerns
Cubas blackouts are a human rights issue, not just a technical problem.
Wow, Cubas power issues sure keep the residents guessing. At least they get to practice resilience and survive blackouts like its a daily adventure!
Hey there! Ive been following the tech scene in Cuba and thought it was fascinating how theyre adapting to their challenges. Maybe theyll surprise us with a power grid upgrade before we know it!
While resilience is key, constant uncertainty isnt ideal for daily life. Hope for solutions that improve quality of life without sacrificing community spirit.
Resilience is key, but constant blackouts in Cuba show a broken system. Its time for change, not just survival.
Absolutely! While we must be resilient, constant uncertainty takes a toll on our daily lives. Lets work together to find solutions that enhance our quality of life without compromising our community spirit.