Water and Power Crisis Hits Havana Neighborhoods, Fueling Scarcity Concerns

Residents of Mulgoba, a neighborhood in the Boyeros municipality south of Havana, have been without clean water for 45 days, according to a report by cubaheadlines.com. The crisis was brought public by Alexis Torriente, who also highlighted severe shortages of food and rampant inflation in the area. The water supply issue stems from the 'Lola' source being halted mid-year due to a lack of electricity.

The water supply system in Cuba relies heavily on electricity for pumping, meaning power outages directly disrupt water access. This infrastructure failure, which has affected over 40,000 residents since January 2026, contributes to severe shortages and inflation in the municipality.