The United States updates travel alert on Cuba and increases warnings.

U.S. government officials have updated their travel advisory for Cuba, with increased warnings about prolonged power outages and an increase in street crime, including cell phone thefts and nighttime robberies.

El United States Department of State updated its travel warning system during the first half of May 2025, classifying to Cuba at Level 2, which implies that American citizens must exercise greater caution when visiting the island.

Although the country is not listed among the most dangerous destinations, the reasons behind this warning are causing concern.cupation: the increase in crime and prolonged power outages.

According to the official advisory, travelers face risks associated with petty crimes such as pickpocketing, theft, and purse snatching, especially in tourist and urban areas.

But in addition, Cuba's electrical infrastructure was pointed out as “unreliable”, with reports of power outages lasting up to 12 hours in Havana and even longer periods in other provinces in the interior of the country. Power outages have even lasted for more than 20 hours.

The United States and its travel warning to Cuba

The advisory issued recommends monitoring the situation in Cuba, traveling with caution, and maintaining contingency plans for the possibility of interruptions to basic services, including electricity.

These warnings are part of a broader update in which the United States classified countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Myanmar under Level One, recommending not to travel under any circumstances.

Meanwhile, destinations such as Spain, Uruguay and Cuba remain at Level 2, with alerts focused on crime, riots and infrastructure problems.

El U.S. Department of State urged all American citizens to consult their official website before planning international travel, as the alerts are updated regularly based on criteria such as security, health, local conflicts and the response capacity of the authorities.