Cuba's power grid collapses, causing major blackouts in the east
Summary
Cuba's national power grid failed, cutting electricity across the island's eastern provinces and causing long blackouts in the capital, Havana. The outages happened amid a fuel shortage worsened by U.S. sanctions, while a U.S. delegation visited Cuba and offered $100 million in humanitarian aid.Key Facts
- Cuba's power grid collapsed early Thursday, affecting all eastern provinces.
- Havana has faced blackouts lasting 24 hours or more.
- Cuba is experiencing a severe fuel shortage, with no diesel reserves available.
- Russia has sent one fuel ship recently and plans to send another, but the second tanker is stuck in the Atlantic.
- Mexico has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba and opposes the U.S. energy blockade.
- A U.S. delegation, including CIA Director John Ratcliff, met with Cuban officials during the crisis.
- The U.S. State Department offered $100 million in aid to Cuba, but it is unclear if Cuba will accept it or how the aid will be delivered.
- The Cuban government denied posing a security threat to the U.S. during talks with the U.S. delegation.
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