A Cuban mother voiced her frustration this Saturday over the severe water shortage in the Villa Clara municipality of Caibarién, accusing the regime of leaving them parched. "I can't take it anymore," she declared in a Facebook live video, recounting how she chased after a water truck that was supplying her neighbors behind her house, only to be refused any water by the worker controlling the truck.
Outraged, she expressed her exhaustion with the situation and urged the residents of Caibarién to stand up against it. "People, don't tolerate this anymore. This town can't take it anymore. The people of Caibarién haven't had a drop of water for 10 days; they're killing us with thirst and leaving us without power for up to 8 hours," she stated.
"I'm fed up; I can't take it anymore. I've been without water for days, and instead of serving the people, all they do is make our lives miserable. How many new mothers are there without water to wash diapers? How many mothers can't cook because there's no water?" the woman reflected.
Various regions in Cuba are enduring a severe water crisis. This week, authorities in Havana announced that the Cuban capital is without water supply due to a lack of pumping equipment and unstable electricity, while the Cuban regime continues its multi-million-dollar investments in the tourism sector.
Understanding the Water Shortage Crisis in Cuba
Here, we address some of the key questions surrounding the water shortage crisis in Cuba, focusing on the impact and the underlying causes.
What is causing the water shortage in Caibarién and other regions of Cuba?
The water shortage in Caibarién and other regions of Cuba is primarily due to the lack of pumping equipment and the instability of the electrical supply, exacerbated by the regime's prioritization of investment in the tourism sector over essential public services.
How are residents coping with the lack of water?
Residents are struggling significantly with the lack of water. Many are unable to perform basic daily activities such as cooking and washing, and the situation is particularly dire for new mothers who need water for tasks like washing diapers.
What actions are being taken to address the water crisis?
As of now, there has been little effective action to resolve the water crisis. Despite the public outcry, the regime has not prioritized fixing the water supply issues, instead focusing on maintaining its investments in the tourism industry.