Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Many Cubans have been forced to take drastic measures to survive, such as combing through trash, as the economy spirals amid a US blockade that has led to fuel shortages and blackouts.

Amid the summer heat, many are also heading to rooftops and open spaces at night where they can catch a breeze when blackouts make sleep impossible at home.