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TexasTowelie

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Mon Apr 20, 2026, 02:54 AM Monday

Cuba Has Collapsed - Joe Blogs



Cuba is facing one of the worst crises in its modern history.

In this video, we take a deep dive into what is really happening on the ground in Cuba as the country struggles with severe fuel shortages, collapsing infrastructure, and an economy that is spiraling out of control.

It’s been reported that power cuts are now lasting up to 20–22 hours per day in some areas, leaving millions without electricity, water, and basic services. With petrol stations empty, transport grinding to a halt, and food supplies under pressure, daily life for ordinary Cubans is becoming increasingly difficult.

We also explore how the US oil blockade has intensified the situation, cutting off vital fuel supplies and pushing the country closer to a full-scale humanitarian crisis. As tourism collapses and foreign currency dries up, the economic model that once sustained Cuba is now breaking down.

From empty streets in Havana to growing food shortages and rising poverty, this is a story about more than just economics — it’s about a country running out of options.

Is this the tipping point for Cuba? And what happens next?
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This was Cuba 25 years ago... sop Monday #1

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1. This was Cuba 25 years ago...
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 07:38 AM
Monday

Paseo de Marti, the old Paseo del Prado in pre-Castro days. This was taken in the heart of Havana, along one of the most historic and formerly beautiful avenues in the city. Havana was in ruins then.



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