In the midst of the fuel crisis that Cuba is experiencing, the streets of many cities in the country show an apocalyptic image that remembers those days of the coronavirus pandemic and it was mandatory to stay at home.
CyberCubaIn the last few hours, it received several photos and comments from readers, who from different parts of the country reported on the desolate situation.
"There is not a single car on the streets," lamented one person, who did not want to be identified.
The Facebook user, Jorge del Río, shared several images on that social network, which were taken on the central 23rd Street, in Havana's Vedado and Paseo del Prado.
"What the coronavirus never achieved," said the Internet user.
Emblematic buildings of Havana, such as the Capitol or the Packard hotels and theTower of K (under construction), transmit a feeling of emptiness, in a city that has always been characterized by the constant movement of people and vehicles.
The consequences of the current fuel crisis are paid by citizens, who must pay more to move in the few vehicles that circulate on the streets and highways.
"The stops revive the crowding and the price of private transport tickets grows in an arbitrary and uncontrolled manner," the independent media warned on its Twitter account.elTOQUE.
The other side of the coin is the huge queues to buy gasoline or diesel, whenever there are, in front of the establishments controlled by the State, which sells the fuel in a rationed manner.
A person sent this newsroom a video of a few seconds in which a huge line can be seen, in Pinar del Río, with dozens of cars and drivers waiting for the moment when they can purchase the product.
This scene has multiplied throughout the country, where the drivers remain for days waiting for the moment when they can supply themselves with the fuel they need.
The crisis will not be resolved until May, according tothe forecasts of the Cuban government, and that is why among the decisions adopted by the country's leadership was that ofsuspend the May Day parade.
Likewise, several universities suspended their in-person classes and replaced them with telematic meetings, although the measure was criticized for the price of the connection in Cuba and the poor quality of the service.
"Given the current situation regarding fuel availability, it is necessary in the week of April 24 to 28, which restarts the 2023 school year.after the teaching break, work is carried outonline"they said in a statement.
The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba had scheduled a concert for Sunday in Havana, butwas suspended due to fuel shortage.
In this context of rationing and shortages,There have been sad scenes of fights in lines to buy fuel, of disturbed drivers and in a state of insecurity caused by the government itself, which is incapable of responding to the demand.
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