Summary
Cuba restored its electricity grid after a widespread blackout that lasted over 29 hours due to a U.S. action to stop fuel supplies to the island. The power outage affected the whole country, and although power is back, shortages may continue as not enough electricity is produced. The blackout comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, with both sides exchanging criticisms.
Key Facts
- Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout lasting over 29 hours.
- The blackout followed a U.S. decision to halt fuel supplies to the island.
- Cuba's national grid and its largest oil-fired power plant were restored by Tuesday evening.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has increased criticism of Cuba, stating he could control aspects of the country.
- The Cuban government blames the U.S. for the grid failure and criticizes its actions.
- Daily power outages have been occurring in Cuba due to fuel shortages and old power plants.
- Talks between Cuba and the U.S. are happening to ease the crisis, but specifics are not public.
- Cuba has only received limited oil imports this year, affecting its energy supply.
