WorldMillions in Cuba face water shortages as oil crisis deepens

Seven months into what Cuba describes as an effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration, worsening fuel shortages have increased power cuts and reduced access to running water. The number of people struggling to obtain water has risen from 2.6 million in August 2025 to 3.5 million, about one-third of the population, bringing health risks across the island.

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