Cuba's vintage cars idle amid fuel shortages
Cuba is facing a severe fuel crisis since January, heavily impacting the iconic vintage 'almendrones' used as shared taxis. The shortages, attributed to U.S. sanctions and limited imports, have led to many of these cars remaining idle, with residents waiting long periods for fuel through government reservation systems. The crisis has resulted in widespread blackouts and economic hardship, forcing reliance on the black market and preserving the aging American cars as vital transportation despite declining tourism and limited new vehicle access.
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