Cuba’s tourism collapse: Cuba’s own figures say 73% of hotels are closed and seven foreign chains have stopped operating, leaving about 25,000 hotel workers “available” and dealing a fresh blow to an already battered sector. Power and basic services crisis: A comedian’s latest post sums up the daily reality—hours without electricity and weeks without water—while officials push digital tools Díaz-Canel says can speed procedures even as outages and weak telecoms make access hard. Luxury hotels vs. failing infrastructure: Critics point to the K-23 “monument to failure” tower—reportedly built with over $200 million and shut with low occupancy—while the electrical system struggles to keep lights on. Health and daily life: Residents in Mexico’s Quintana Roo ask that a Cuban doctor keep weekend care, saying local coverage stops Saturdays and Sundays. Education staffing push: Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución launches “I Am the Teacher” to recruit about 50 people to fill teaching gaps as the school year starts. Havana’s crumbling landmarks: Filmmaker Jorge Dalton calls the Malecón “another portrait of horror,” citing erosion and cracked structures. Local governance and unrest: Camagüey residents question crime numbers after officials reported 600 offenses in six months, with many blaming underreporting. Economy pressure: The informal market opens with the dollar at 675 CUP and the euro at 763, reflecting continued peso strain.