The Lights Are Going Out in Cuba

U.S. President Donald Trump is forcing Cuba to its knees. Power outages are the norm and people are having trouble making ends meet. Many say, though, that the problems are homemade.

Residents of Havana playing dominoes in the evening. (Photo: Karl Mancini / DER SPIEGEL)

By Alexander Sarovic in Havana

There are two hours left before the sun settles deep into the alleys of the old town. Just over three before it sinks into the sea behind Havana. Mateus del Pino Padrón knows exactly how much time he has for the walk back. “It takes me one hour and five minutes to get home,” he says. “I walk fast, but I can’t wait too long.”