A large hole, which takes up almost the entire roadway and is deep enough to trap a vehicle with no way out, has been reported at the exit of the highway (8 Vías) towards the segment of the road connecting Guanajay with the Caimito Bridge, in the province of Artemisa.
A woman traveling as a passenger in a car, upon seeing the gigantic pothole, recorded it to warn other drivers in the area. The images were shared by Cántalo TV on Facebook and by the user Juan Echezabal on Instagram @deuntijeretaz0.
The video shows a gigantic pothole in the middle of the road without any official signage. There are only a few branches stuck in the ground attempting to warn drivers of the danger, but they are barely visible.
The hole is so deep that, as seen in the video, a vehicle falling into it would not be able to get out on its own. Without lights, road signs, cones, or barriers, traveling through that stretch at night becomes a trap for any driver unfamiliar with the area.
Comments on social media blended indignation with the characteristic dark humor of Cubans in response to these situations. Here are some of the most clever ones:
- "That pool was created by the blockade, and it will be covered by utopia when it reaches the horizon."
- "That's not a crater; it's a pool for trucks to bathe in."
- "That's not a pothole; those are the bunkers to fight the enemy."
- "I know where there is a stone that fits there."
The Guanajay area has a documented history of collapsing infrastructure. In February 2023, it was reported that the 26 bridges over the Capellanía River and the Jíbaro stream were in dire condition. Most are at risk of collapse, and local authorities acknowledged that there was no budget to repair them.
In 2025, there were 7,538 traffic accidents recorded across the island, resulting in 750 fatalities and 6,718 injuries. The Minister of Transport acknowledged that the accumulated deterioration "takes a toll" due to a lack of resources, fuel, and specialized equipment.
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