Would you cover a little bit about the drastic situation in Cuba? People need to know about what is happening there right now.
I’m hearing from friends in Havana that the situation is dire. They are better off than most because one has a job with an Italian wine company and the other has Spanish citizenship and is planning to leave his home behind at any moment.
“Cuba is experiencing its worst energy crisis combined with an already serious economic crisis on the verge of collapse.
It was of no use that for weeks an entire country has been without fuel to operate the electrical grid when a few hours ago the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Cuba reported the third total failure of the National Electric System (SEN) in less than three days.
The SEN is in a very precarious state due to the shortage of fuel, the result of the lack of foreign currency to import it, and the frequent breakdowns in obsolete thermoelectric plants, with four decades of operation and a chronic lack of investment.
This massive blackout has left the entire island without electricity and water.
Despite being completely forbidden to demonstrate and hoping to be heard, Cubans have taken to the streets to shout to the world about the unsustainable situation they have been suffering for a long time.
Reduction in the size of bread sold in the rationed market, an escalating energy shortage, power outages lasting up to 12 hours a day and a lack of water are hitting thousands of Cubans hard.
"There is no bread, and they don't know when there will be any. Sometimes it's because there is no flour. Today it's because there is no electricity."
"We have been without electricity, water or gas for more than 72 hours across the country. Not only is the electrical system collapsed, but so is the economic system. Schools are closed, workplaces are closed, there are no medicines, no decent health care, there is not enough food, some families can only eat one meal a day.
The dictatorship has destroyed the country and people's lives and nothing happens. I have seen very few people talk about it and sometimes I feel that only Cubans are trying to give visibility to what is happening. We need the international community to speak out," Carmen M. S. tells @es.decirdiario.
While an entire country is shut down, without resources, without access to information and in the middle of an electrical crisis, Oscar makes landfall as a category 1 hurricane.”
I would like to gently suggest that you don’t put news behind paywalls. I think there’s a huge movement toward supporting the rebirth of morality and transparency in journalism, and with a few small reminders people will ensure you’re supported in your field of work without intentionally locking out any struggling people who may not have the ability to afford it.
My concern is that political journalism has for a long time been another luxury, rather than an essential service. Everyone, especially those affected by income inequality, needs access to information and to feel their voices matter in driving the changes necessary to bring this country back from the brink.
I truly want your success—I’ve been following you for years—and I think giving this model a shot first could also give your subscribers a chance to donate to a cause they believe in.
This moment in time offers a unique opportunity to redefine how journalism evolves. As we step away from mainstream media, we have a blank slate to decide how businesses should operate in the future—one that serves our collective future.
By setting a new standard for fair and equal access to the crucial information that shapes this country’s future, we can transform the way the public educates itself and engages in political discourse.
Would you cover a little bit about the drastic situation in Cuba? People need to know about what is happening there right now.
I’m hearing from friends in Havana that the situation is dire. They are better off than most because one has a job with an Italian wine company and the other has Spanish citizenship and is planning to leave his home behind at any moment.
“Cuba is experiencing its worst energy crisis combined with an already serious economic crisis on the verge of collapse.
It was of no use that for weeks an entire country has been without fuel to operate the electrical grid when a few hours ago the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Cuba reported the third total failure of the National Electric System (SEN) in less than three days.
The SEN is in a very precarious state due to the shortage of fuel, the result of the lack of foreign currency to import it, and the frequent breakdowns in obsolete thermoelectric plants, with four decades of operation and a chronic lack of investment.
This massive blackout has left the entire island without electricity and water.
Despite being completely forbidden to demonstrate and hoping to be heard, Cubans have taken to the streets to shout to the world about the unsustainable situation they have been suffering for a long time.
Reduction in the size of bread sold in the rationed market, an escalating energy shortage, power outages lasting up to 12 hours a day and a lack of water are hitting thousands of Cubans hard.
"There is no bread, and they don't know when there will be any. Sometimes it's because there is no flour. Today it's because there is no electricity."
"We have been without electricity, water or gas for more than 72 hours across the country. Not only is the electrical system collapsed, but so is the economic system. Schools are closed, workplaces are closed, there are no medicines, no decent health care, there is not enough food, some families can only eat one meal a day.
The dictatorship has destroyed the country and people's lives and nothing happens. I have seen very few people talk about it and sometimes I feel that only Cubans are trying to give visibility to what is happening. We need the international community to speak out," Carmen M. S. tells @es.decirdiario.
While an entire country is shut down, without resources, without access to information and in the middle of an electrical crisis, Oscar makes landfall as a category 1 hurricane.”
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I would like to gently suggest that you don’t put news behind paywalls. I think there’s a huge movement toward supporting the rebirth of morality and transparency in journalism, and with a few small reminders people will ensure you’re supported in your field of work without intentionally locking out any struggling people who may not have the ability to afford it.
My concern is that political journalism has for a long time been another luxury, rather than an essential service. Everyone, especially those affected by income inequality, needs access to information and to feel their voices matter in driving the changes necessary to bring this country back from the brink.
I truly want your success—I’ve been following you for years—and I think giving this model a shot first could also give your subscribers a chance to donate to a cause they believe in.
This moment in time offers a unique opportunity to redefine how journalism evolves. As we step away from mainstream media, we have a blank slate to decide how businesses should operate in the future—one that serves our collective future.
By setting a new standard for fair and equal access to the crucial information that shapes this country’s future, we can transform the way the public educates itself and engages in political discourse.
Wow that’s a long comment, thanks for listening!
I found you.🥰
I’m so freaking happy you’re here!!!!!
I, for one, am THRILLED to see you here, as I've been following you on TikTok and am a huge admirer (one of many thousands, I see) of your work!
Found you!
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Are you not posting on TikTok platform?
Moved from TikTok and enjoyed following you there! 🤓
Why can’t I get the video to play?
i am so glad to see you here.
Yay! I’m glad you’re here.