International Affairs

Deadly Hit-and-Run in Havana Exposes Cuba’s Neglected Public Safety Crisis

By National Security Desk | August 25, 2025

A tragic hit-and-run in Havana claims one life and injures eight, highlighting Cuba’s persistent infrastructure failures and law enforcement opacity under a closed regime.

In the early hours of a recent morning in Havana, tragedy struck when a foreign resident driving a vehicle carried out multiple hit-and-run incidents across several city neighborhoods, leaving one woman dead and eight others seriously injured. The incident, confirmed by Cuba's Ministry of the Interior, reveals more than just an isolated criminal act—it underscores systemic problems that threaten public safety in the Cuban capital. According to official reports, the driver struck victims along a route spanning barely a few kilometers between Centro Habana and old Havana. Although law enforcement swiftly detained the suspect, details remain scant as authorities continue...

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