Water shortages deepen the crisis in Cuba
A report on Havana residents who depend on water-delivery trucks to get water, amid the fuel crisis.
Official claim
“The socialist state guarantees decent housing for every Cuban.”
Statements by the authorities on housing programs and social protection.
The documented reality
According to official data, the country is short 805,583 homes, and according to the OCDH only 18% of households live in a home in good condition. Building collapses are frequent in Centro Habana.
Verified records and reports (4)
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A shortfall of 805,583 homes and building collapses in Centro Habana
Official 2025 data put Cuba's housing shortfall at 805,583 homes; according to the OCDH, only 18% of households live in a home in good condition.
Four dead in building collapses in Cuba
Two building collapses, in Diez de Octubre and Old Havana, leave four people dead.
Fatalities after a building collapse in Old Havana
Coverage of a fatal building collapse in Old Havana, an example of the housing deterioration documented by the OCDH.