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Santiago de Cuba water crisis spawns informal market as 3.5M affected

A severe water shortage in Santiago de Cuba has driven up prices for potable water, with a glass selling for 50 pesos, creating an informal market for water tanks and bottles. The crisis affects over 3.5 million Cubans, highlighting infrastructure decay and economic strain. The situation is ongoing, with no immediate government response reported.

14ymedio1 day agoCU, CLCredibility 29%View source

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Mosaic Score5.0
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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