Las Tunas garbage accumulation halts Havana-Guantánamo train

A train traveling from Havana to Guantánamo was forced to make an emergency stop in the Aguilera neighborhood of Las Tunas due to a massive accumulation of waste obstructing the tracks. The engineer engaged emergency brakes to avoid a potential derailment after encountering a large pile of plastic bags, organic waste, and cardboard.

Passengers and locals assisted in clearing the debris from the rails using makeshift shovels to allow the train to continue its journey. The incident highlights an ongoing waste management crisis in the Las Tunas province. Local reports indicate that the region faces significant systemic issues, including a shortage of garbage collectors and fuel shortages for collection vehicles, leading to the emergence of numerous micro-landfills throughout the city.