In Playa Baracoa, in the municipality of Bauta, residents are facing a severe shortage of drinking water. Despite numerous complaints filed with various authorities in the province of Artemisa, they have received no response.
According to reports from a local source to Cubalex, the water supply has been sporadic since February, and the government has not provided effective solutions, such as water deliveries by tanker truck. The community has been without access to drinking water for more than two weeks, a situation that has forced residents to use seawater for cooking and bathing.
This crisis adds to other serious problems such as food shortages, power outages, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms, sparking protests in several parts of the country. These protests have been systematically repressed by the regime, underscoring a tendency to silence popular demands rather than address basic needs and respect citizens' rights.
Access to water is essential for ensuring an adequate standard of living and is fundamental for survival. International human rights standards establish clear obligations for States, including guaranteeing a sufficient supply of water for personal and domestic consumption. According to Article 76 of the Cuban Constitution, “All persons have the right to water, and the State must guarantee access to drinking water and adequate sanitation, ensuring its rational use and due compensation.”
Furthermore, on July 28, 2010, the United Nations General Assembly, through the Resolution 64/292, explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation, reaffirming that access to safe drinking water and sanitation services is crucial for the fulfillment of all human rights.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, in its General Observations numbers 11 and 12, It emphasizes that everyone should have equal access to an efficient water supply and management system. These international documents stress that water must be sufficient, continuous, and safe to meet basic needs, respecting human dignity, life, and health.