Argentina advises against traveling to Cuba due to the collapse of services and the severe humanitarian crisis

The Government of Argentina issued an official statement this Thursday in which it recommended its citizens not to travel to Cuba due to the extreme deterioration of living conditions on the island.  

The warning, issued by the Foreign Ministry led by Diana Mondino, emphasized the "shortage of food, medicines, fuel, and running water," as well as the prolonged power outages that even impact tourist areas.

It is recommended that Argentine citizens avoid or postpone tourist trips to the island, stated the announcement, which also urges those currently residing in Cuba to remain attentive to the evolution of the situation. The note included a consular assistance email for those in need of emergency support. 

The warning comes amid an unprecedented energy crisis in Cuba, characterized by blackouts lasting more than 18 hours a day, hospital collapses, and epidemic outbreaks linked to shortages of water and sanitation.  

Diplomatic sources and foreign residents have also reported an increase in supply issues and insecurity in several provinces.

Although the Argentine statement does not make direct reference to the new political scenario between Cuba and the United States, the warning comes in a context of heightened bilateral tension following the recent national emergency declaration signed by President Donald Trump, who classified the Cuban regime as a threat to American security and foreign policy.

This situation has raised alarms in various foreign ministries and embassies with a presence in Havana, which are evaluating the possibility of reducing staff or updating evacuation protocols in light of a potential worsening of the bilateral crisis.

The statement from the government of Javier Milei reflects the political distance of Buenos Aires from the communist regime in Havana.

Since coming to power, the Argentine president has openly criticized leftist dictatorships in the region and defended the need to "align with Western democracies" in the face of the authoritarian regimes of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

With this measure, Argentina joins other countries that have updated their travel alerts due to the critical situation on the island, including the United States, Spain, and Canada, whose embassies have also issued warnings regarding the accelerated deterioration of basic services and the risk of a larger humanitarian crisis.