Cuba is grappling with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by Hurricane Oscar, which caused widespread power outages and damaged the country's already deteriorating infrastructure. A tanker carrying 400,000 barrels of Mexican oil is en route to Cuba to help alleviate the crisis, with previous shipments already made this year. The Cuban Electric Union has predicted significant power shortages, with deficits exceeding 870 MW during peak hours, largely due to failures in thermal power plants and a critical fuel shortage. The situation has led to economic turmoil, with inflation soaring and many citizens struggling to meet basic needs. Despite the dire circumstances, public dissent has diminished, as many opposition leaders have either fled the country or are imprisoned, leaving the populace feeling exhausted and powerless. As a result, Cuba's tourism sector is also suffering, with visitor numbers declining significantly amidst the ongoing crisis.