Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
Summary
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power blackout this year due to fuel shortages and damage to its electric grid. The US has imposed a fuel blockade on Cuba, limiting oil deliveries and worsening the energy crisis, leading to frequent blackouts and power cuts.Key Facts
- Cuba had its third country-wide power outage since the start of the year.
- The state electric company is investigating the cause of the blackout.
- Vital services like hospitals and food centers still get some electricity during outages.
- Cuba’s fuel shortage worsened after President Donald Trump stopped Venezuelan oil deliveries to the island in January.
- The US has allowed only one Russian oil tanker to dock in Cuba this year amid sanctions.
- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel blamed the US for trying to create unrest by cutting fuel supplies.
- Parts of Havana have faced over 30 hours of power cuts, and some rural areas over 70 hours.
- Residents report very limited daily electricity, sometimes just three or four hours.
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