The United States embassy in Havana has released a health warning for travelers and residents in Cuba, citing a sharp rise in diarrheal and intestinal diseases. According to the embassy, the spike in illnesses is directly linked to the deterioration of the country's water and power infrastructure, which has severely impacted food preservation and water safety. This infrastructure decline follows a nine-month fuel blockade and tightened sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, aimed at forcing political change on the island. The resulting prolonged blackouts have left millions without electricity, making food refrigeration difficult during the hot summer months. While United Nations human rights experts have condemned the US blockade as a violation of international law that risks triggering a humanitarian crisis, Washington maintains that the sanctions are necessary for national security. The embassy's advisory urges caution when consuming perishable foods.
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