Rubbish is piling up in Havana with no diesel to power collection trucks, while extended blackouts are affecting homes, schools and hospitals.
Electric bikes and tricycles have replaced classic cars as Cubans struggle to get around. The shortages are linked to reduced oil shipments from Venezuela and intensified US sanctions.
President Donald Trump has urged Cuban leaders to “make a deal,” warning that the situation is a serious humanitarian threat.
With regional allies hesitant to step in, many Cubans are left facing an uncertain and increasingly difficult future.
