Matanzas province faces infrastructure decay and sanitation crises

Residents in the Matanzas province of Cuba are reporting severe infrastructure and sanitary crises. In Matanzas, concerns have been raised regarding a building in a state of advanced degradation. Social media reports highlight a concrete awning with exposed, rusted steel rods that pose an immediate threat to pedestrians. This follows a previous partial collapse in the city's historic center, where buildings deemed unsafe years ago were reportedly converted into housing despite technical warnings.

Simultaneously, in the Biplanta neighborhood of Cárdenas, a waste management crisis has emerged. Large accumulations of trash, including organic matter and plastic, are obstructing streets and sidewalks. Residents report that the lack of garbage collection has led to rodent infestations and the burning of waste, which creates smoke hazards. These sanitation issues are compounded by ongoing water shortages in the region, following recent electrical failures at local well fields.