At least eight dead as explosion rocks luxury hotel in Havana
wapoAUG 2022
Building collapses are unfortunately all too common in Cuba due to its inefficient centrally planned economy. While the government prioritizes healthcare and education, building safety has been woefully neglected, despite adverse natural conditions.
This blast was an ill-fated event. The hotel had recently been refurbished, and the tragic accident had nothing to do with the building's structure or the government's priorities.
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