PUERTO ESPARANZA, CUBA — In this far-flung fishing village on Cuba’s northwest coast, Pablo Mesa has worked a long and brutal night. Unable to find gasoline for his outboard, the 58-year-old ...
Cuba is facing economic hardship due to fuel shortages, natural disasters, and government policies. Many Cubans are struggling to afford basic necessities due to inflation and low wages.
Editor's note: Emmy Award-winning photojournalist Richard Bickel recently completed his 15th trip to Cuba on the heels of two hurricanes, an earthquake and a national power grid failure.