Energy and Health Problems in Cuba

May 15, 2026, 18:04
Latin AmericaInternational

Introduction

Cuba has no electricity and people need help. The United States wants to give money, but there are problems.

Main Body

Cuba has no oil and no diesel. Now, the lights go off in many places. The Cuban government says the United States caused this problem. The United States wants to give 100 million dollars. They do not want to give the money to the government. They want to give it to the Church and other groups. The two countries are angry and do not agree. Doctors in Cuba have big problems. Hospitals have no power. This is very bad for babies and sick people. The UN and WHO say the health system is failing.

Conclusion

Cuba still has no power and bad hospitals. The US and Cuba cannot agree on how to give help.

Learning

⚡ The 'HAVE' Pattern

In this text, we see a very important way to describe a situation: Subject + have + (no) + Thing.

1. Saying something is missing (Negative)

  • Cuba has no electricity.
  • Hospitals have no power.

→ Use this to say something is zero or empty.

2. Saying something is a problem (Positive)

  • Doctors have big problems.

→ Use this to describe a situation you are experiencing.

💡 Quick Word Swap

Word in TextSimple Meaning
FailingNot working well
AgreeSay 'yes' to the same idea
CausedMade it happen

Example: "The system is failing" → "The system is not working well."

Vocabulary Learning

electricity (n.)
Power that flows through wires and powers devices.
Example:The electricity in the house is out.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support.
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods and services.
Example:I need more money to buy groceries.
problem (n.)
An issue or difficulty that needs a solution.
Example:We have a problem with the water supply.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country or region.
Example:The government announced new rules.
church (n.)
A building where people pray and worship.
Example:She goes to church every Sunday.
group (n.)
A collection of people with a common purpose.
Example:The group is planning a trip.
country (n.)
A nation with its own government.
Example:Canada is a large country.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad.
Example:He was angry when he lost his keys.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion or decision.
Example:We agree on the best plan.
doctor (n.)
A professional who treats illness.
Example:The doctor examined the patient.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick people receive care.
Example:She was admitted to the hospital.