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The current state of the Cuban economy has also been hindered by natural disasters. Two hurricanes and an earthquake have compounded the nation’s woes, leading to additional infrastructure damage and straining recovery efforts.
Moreover, the Cuban government cites U.S. sanctions as a barrier limiting its ability to source critical parts for power plant repairs. Regardless of the narrative surrounding the sanctions, the lack of available funds has severely impacted the government’s capacity to address infrastructure needs.