Aid Efforts in Response to Cuba's Electricity Failures and Natural Disasters

Americans with family in Cuba and tourists are mobilizing to provide aid in response to electricity failures, natural disasters, and infrastructure challenges in Cuba. Supplies like food, medicine, and solar-powered items are being sent to the island. Travel advisories warn of shortages and increased crime, but some visitors are still going. Organizations like Not Just Tourists are sending record amounts of supplies to Cuba. The Cuban government blames economic conditions on U.S. sanctions and the pandemic, while travelers note varying conditions in different parts of the country.