The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a warning to suspend travel to the Republic of Cuba.
The MFA has raised the risk index for travel to Cuba to Level 4: Warning to suspend travel throughout the country (except in cases of extreme necessity). The Foreign Ministry "strongly advises against non-essential travel to Cuba, including for tourism purposes".
Cuba is experiencing a deepening crisis situation in the country's energy system, including fuel shortages, as well as difficulties with medical services, urban and intercity transport. Commercial flights to Cuba are still operating, but there is a risk of their restriction in the short term due to a shortage of aviation fuel.
Temporary closure of hotels and difficulties in the movement and relocation of tourists are possible. Bulgarian citizens who are already in Cuba are advised to regularly monitor information about the status of their flights and to stay in contact with their tour operators.
The ministry calls for measures to be taken to ensure basic resources (water, food, medicine, device charging) and recommends avoiding places with large gatherings of people, as well as following the instructions of the local authorities.
Cuba's national electricity grid collapsed again on Saturday - for the second time in a week, against the backdrop of the US oil blockade.