Cubans burn charcoal and wood for cooking amid energy crisis

Cubans are using charcoal and wood fires for cooking due to a severe energy crisis, impacting daily life and health. The U.S. oil blockade is cited as the cause, leaving millions without cooking gas. Residents in Santiago de Cuba are resorting to burning materials like Styrofoam and plastic to fuel their fires. This practice poses health risks, with one resident experiencing worsened asthma symptoms. The situation highlights the extreme measures people are taking to survive.