Matanzas

Garbage accumulation in Matanzas, Cuba, has shifted from occasional to a permanent urban feature, worsened by a fuel crisis cutting waste collection frequency. Residents burn trash piles to fend off pests, producing toxic smoke. Violeta González, 75, collects aluminum cans from dumps daily to make ends meet.

Jumat, 10 April 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

In Matanzas, Cuba, families face severe issues with funeral services due to fuel shortages, blackouts, and broken vehicles. Testimonies reveal delays, body decomposition, and a bribery system to expedite procedures. A recent addition of one hearse fails to address the structural crisis.