In Cuba, the population is holding on despite shortages and the tightening of US sanctions.

In Cuba, millions of people continue to face extremely difficult living conditions as the island experiences one of the most severe economic crises in recent years. Between fuel shortages, power outages, water scarcity, and supply difficulties, the population is trying to adapt to a daily life marked by deprivation.

In Havana, Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a 64-year-old former hospital employee, embodies this reality. Suffering from health problems and facing frequent interruptions of essential services, she lives in an environment where regular access to water, electricity, and certain basic necessities remains uncertain.

According to Reuters, the situation has worsened considerably in recent months. The Cuban economy, already weakened by years of structural difficulties and recurring shortages, is now suffering the effects of tightened US sanctions and a fuel blockade imposed by the US presidential administration. Donald Trump.

Despite this increasing pressure, the Cuban government maintains control of the political situation. The inhabitants, accustomed for decades to facing restrictions and economic crises, are developing various strategies to adapt to resource scarcity and maintain their daily lives.

This resilience is often described in Cuba as a form of "resistance" forged through years of hardship. Families rely on mutual aid networks, the rationing system, and improvised solutions to cope with shortages of food, energy, and essential goods.

At the same time, opportunities for protest remain limited. According to several observers, the repression of dissident movements helps prevent the emergence of large-scale demonstrations despite deteriorating living conditions. Thus, as the economic crisis worsens, a large part of the population continues to seek ways to survive in a context of severe material and political constraints.