Procedures in Cuba are becoming even more complicated: Power outages force Cuban civil registries to issue certificates by hand.

Amid prolonged power outages, a Civil Registry office in Cuba has begun issuing handwritten birth certificates due to the inability to use computers and printers.

No electricity, no digital certificates

The measure was confirmed by employees of that state agency, who reported that users must now accept handwritten documents in order to continue with their procedures.

"We're issuing handwritten certifications because there's no power and the computers can't be turned on," explained a registry employee, in statements reported by independent media.

The document, although in official format, is prepared manually, which generates concern.cupation among those who must present these certifications at embassies, consulates or foreign institutions that could question their validity.

Blackouts affect basic civil services

This situation reveals how the energy crisis is disrupting the functioning of basic state institutions. Without constant electricity, services such as the Civil Registry, essential for passport, nationality, and marriage procedures, are paralyzed or forced to adopt improvised methods.

The government's lack of structural response and technical solutions to ensure essential services during the blackouts has sparked criticism on social media.

"What century are we in? A handwritten certification like in colonial times," wrote one outraged user.

Fears about validity and acceptance abroad

Many citizens wonder whether these written certifications will be accepted outside the country. The authenticity of these documents, their integrity, and the possibility of falsifications or errors are causes for concern.cupgrowing action.

Prolonged blackouts, which in some areas exceed 12 hours a day, not only affect daily life. They also compromise the institutional functioning of the country.