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As Cuba has grappled with electricity failures and natural disasters, Americans with family on the island and tourists considering visiting have been mobilizing to provide much-needed aid. For both groups, the situation has been cause for worry, extra precautions and planning. In the past few weeks, Cuba has struggled with nationwide blackouts, two major hurricanes and a 6.8 magnitude earthquake — blows to an already weakened infrastructure.
Avi D'Souza, executive director of Not Just Tourists Toronto, said their group alone has sent 475 suitcases of supplies this year — 62% more than in 2023. In bulk, they've sent 298,000 lbs of medical supplies and equipment via container, 24% more than last year, he said. Shoval explained that tourists are given suitcases filled with medical supplies to bring to drop-off locations on the island.
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