A man walks through a place traditionally visited by tourists in Old Havana that appears empty due to a lack of visitors in Havana on June 9, 2026. Once synonymous with carefree revelry, Havana is fading away amid power cuts, an exodus and deep uncertainty about its future. There are so few cars driving along the Malecón, the capital's iconic seafront promenade that once bustled with activity, that it is possible to cross it without looking. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP via Getty Images)