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A garbage crisis in Havana worsened by fuel shortages and irregular trash collection across the city.
People report piles of trash on streets, with flies, rats, and foul smells common in neighborhoods.
Officials link the waste crisis to power outages and a fuel crisis affecting state-run garbage trucks.
Residents have begun burning waste in the streets due to collection gaps.
El Batazo, a Havana cleanup initiative, organizes local sorting and supports recycling.
The trash crisis mirrors Cuba’s broader environmental and infrastructure challenges.
The article notes July-level waste output previously and current collection rates.
Residents fear conditions will worsen as summer heat and hurricane season approach.
AP’s on-the-ground tour found identical street scenes across Havana’s neighborhoods.
The article highlights potential health risks from unmanaged waste.
Officials warn the situation could worsen without improved waste management.

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The White House announced sanctions targeting the Cuban president amidst ongoing U.S.-Cuba tensions.
The action comes as part of a broader U.S. policy toward Cuba and reflects a tougher approach.
The sanctions may affect regional diplomacy and the policy stance of U.S. allies in the Americas.
Officials describe the measures as part of a strategy to pressure Havana on governance issues.
No specific details were provided about the sanctions in the summary.
The move coincides with other U.S. measures aimed at Havana in recent years.
The sanctions are part of efforts to push Cuba toward policy changes.
The announcement reflects a broader geopolitical strategy in the region.
Details about the involved individuals and entities were not disclosed in the excerpt.
The story emphasizes the potential impact on U.S.-Cuba relations going forward.

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Meliá will close 15 of its 34 Cuba hotels, trimming its footprint on the island after new U.S. sanctions.
The closures are linked to sanctions targeting GAESA and related Cuban entities, reducing hotel operations.
Meliá's decision follows similar moves by Royalton and Iberostar as Cuba's tourism sector faces demand declines.
Cuba’s tourism economy has plummeted since its 2019 peak, with 2026 first-quarter arrivals down sharply from last year.
GAESA is a Cuban military-backed group implicated in the sanctions regime affecting Cuban hotel operations.
Industry observers warn the closures threaten thousands of Cuban tourism jobs and supply chain in hotels.
The sanctions include restrictions on U.S. financial access and assets for entities tied to GAESA.
Other chains, including Royalton and Iberostar, have limited operations in Cuba recently.
The U.S. sanctions are part of a broader effort to pressure Cuba’s leadership amid energy and financial constraints.
The Cuban government cites energy blockades and blackouts as factors behind operating declines in tourism.

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AP News published a curated photo gallery of the week, highlighting global events through powerful imagery.
Images depict an injured civilian in Kyiv after a Russian strike, illustrating ongoing conflict impacts.
Protests and civilian resilience are captured in Tirana, Albania, amid questions about development projects.
Scenes from Havana show youths and communities adapting to economic and social realities.
Global sports and cultural events are spotlighted, including a World Cup venue prep in Texas.
A variety of human stories, from families in conflict zones to demonstrations for rights, are featured.
Images from Lebanon, Ukraine, and Ethiopia illustrate ongoing regional tensions and political events.
Global aid and humanitarian concerns are reflected in flood and climate-related images.
AP’s weekly photo roundups emphasize timely storytelling through images.
The collection provides a visual record of events shaping the week across continents.
The AP News gallery serves as a companion to written stories, offering visual context.

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