Back to school in Cuba starts with blackouts, water shortages and lack of essential goods

SIC Notícias2 September 2026 at 22:33

Close to 1.5 million Cuban children and young people returned to school on Tuesday. The start of the school year is marked by the deep crisis the country is going through.

The public school system in Cuba faces a severe shortage of resources, including a lack of teachers, essential goods and basic materials for the proper functioning of classes.

Students are also affected by constant power and water cuts, which hinders attendance and study conditions in educational institutions.

The economic and social crisis the country is going through has directly impacted the educational system, posing significant challenges for students, teachers and Cuban families.

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