Trump's oil blockade on Cuba aggravates Havana's garbage crisis
Summary
President Donald Trump's oil blockade on Cuba has caused a garbage crisis in Havana, where fuel shortages have stopped garbage trucks from collecting trash. The large piles of waste create health risks by attracting disease-carrying mosquitoes during the summer.Key Facts
- The U.S. oil blockade limits fuel supplies in Cuba, especially in Havana.
- Garbage trucks cannot run properly due to lack of gasoline.
- Trash piles up in the streets, sometimes blocking homes and causing residents to burn garbage to reduce it.
- Rain worsens the problem by flooding clogged streets.
- Health experts warn that the trash could lead to outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses.
- A street cleaner in Havana earns about $9 per month and struggles with the garbage buildup near his home.
- The trash crisis is one of the most visible effects of the U.S. blockade on Cuba.
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