In a video that is going viral on social media, it shows how some residents of Havana are charging up to 200 Cuban pesos to charge a cell phone, an image that reflects the harsh reality that the population is facing amid the fourth day of massive blackouts in Cuba.
The material, published on TikTok by the user @conocecuba71, shows how prolonged blackouts have affected the capital and other areas of the country, where residents are forced to seek alternatives to keep their electronic devices charged.
In the video, several people can be seen charging their mobile phones thanks to electric generators. This scenario is not isolated, as the power outages, which have been constant on the island, have created an informal market where everything from drinking water to battery charging services is sold.
In the absence of electricity, many Cubans are turning to these alternatives, which has increased social unrest amid an unprecedented energy crisis.
The blackout, which has already reached its fourth consecutive day, has practically paralyzed all sectors of daily life in Cuba. Businesses, hospitals, transportation, and homes are immersed in darkness, forcing the population to desperately adapt to a situation that seems to have no immediate solution.
Cuban authorities have not provided a clear response regarding when electricity service will be restored, increasing uncertainty in a population already burdened by inflation, scarcity of food and basic products, and the collapse of public services.
This video is just one of many pieces of evidence showing how Cubans are forced to survive amid an energy crisis that seems far from being resolved.
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