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Our Federal gov't does a pretty good job of identifying issues abroad for Canadian travelers. Cuba usually doesn't get too many flags as it is probably one of the safest Caribbean destinations. These warnings echo the dire situation the locals are in. “Exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba due to shortages of necessities, including food, water, medicine, electricity, and fuel, which can also affect resorts,” reads the update. As much as I'd love to visit and catch up with friends, I just wouldn't feel good about partying there while the locals, who've always had it kinda rough, have it even worse. “Food shortages or food spoilage, as a result of power outages and fuel shortages, can occur even in restaurants and hotels,” Link to official travel advisory. https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba (FWIW, I check every time I go to Cuba. The list of issues has NEVER been this long.) Editorialized article. https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-travel-advisory-cuba-jan-2026