Last Updated Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23PM EDTspread on Monday, threatening to plunge the island into a deeper energy crisis as it forced officials to shut down a key thermoelectric plant.
“I am very worried about the children, the elderly, the economy of Matanzas and the country,” said Dailyn de la Caridad, a 28-year-old resident. “We don't know how this is going to end.” Local officials warned residents to use face masks or stay indoors given the billowing smoke enveloping the region that can be seen from the capital of Havana, located more than 65 miles away. Officials have warned that the cloud contains sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and other poisonous substances.
'The blaze comes as Cuba struggles through a deep economic crisis ' THEN LIFT THE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS.
I spoke to my Cuban friend last month and he told me things are not good down there..power cuts for hours every day and shortages of just about everything..he's moving closer to Havana since there's no opportunities where he lives now..this is the last thing these people need..🇨🇺
Adventures in communism
As long as we good when I get there in 3+ weeks