Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
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"They have done everything they can for me at the hospital."
— Mauren Echevarría Peña , Other
"None of the humanitarian aid sent to Cuba has reached me."
— Indira Martínez , Other
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A pregnant woman living in Havana struggling with cooking and healthcare access due to blackouts.
A 26-year-old pregnant woman facing complications during her pregnancy in Cuba.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
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Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
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