The country attributed the warning to specific supply and service problems.
MIAMI, United States. – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina asked to the country’s citizens to avoid tourist trips to Cuba due to the “deterioration of living conditions” on the Island.
In a statementpublished on the Foreign Ministry website under the title “Argentina recommends not traveling to Cuba,” the authority noted that “those currently residing in that country are suggested to remain attentive to the evolution of the situation.”
The official note attributed the warning to specific supply and service problems: “Fuel shortages have been recorded, even in tourist areas, prolonged interruptions in the electricity supply, problems with access to running water, and shortages of food and medicine.”
The recommendation not to travel is added to other guidelines that the Argentine State was already publishing for visitors to Cuba. In a “Guide of recommendations for Argentinians on tourism in Cuba”, dated January 15, it warns, among other points, about an “epidemic of dengue, oropouche fever and chikungunya” and it is recommended to bring repellents and a “kit of basic medicines” in case of shortages in the local market.
The document also describes connectivity limitations, widespread use of cash and practical considerations for tourists.
This month, the Government of Canada updated your official travel notice to Cuba and recommended its citizens “exercise a high degree of caution” throughout the national territory, due to the deterioration of living conditions and basic services.
The warning, in force since January 15, indicates that the Island faces a persistent shortage of food, drinking water, medicine, fuel and foreign currency, a situation that also impacts hotels, resorts and other services used by tourists. The document highlights that these deficiencies can occur unpredictably and affect both urban areas and destinations traditionally oriented toward tourism.
One of the central factors of the alert are prolonged blackouts. Canada warns that scheduled and unscheduled power outages can last more than 24 hours and affect water supply, air conditioning and other essential services. Although many tourist facilities have generators, a lack of fuel can limit their operation.
The notice also refers to the difficulties for mobility within the country, derived from fuel shortages and irregular public transport. The Canadian Government recalls that there have been cases of travelers who have been temporarily stranded due to the lack of availability of taxis or problems with vehicle rentals.
In terms of security, the update maintains the warning about crimes such as theft and scams, especially in busy areas, beaches, markets and means of transportation.
The alert also includes references to the instability of telecommunications, with limited or intermittent access to the Internet and possible restrictions in situations of social tension, as well as to health risks associated with diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
