Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months
Summary
Cuba experienced its third country-wide power outage this year, affecting millions and causing long power cuts in many areas. The Cuban government says the outages happen because of a shortage of fuel caused by U.S. sanctions that block oil supplies to the island.Key Facts
- Cuba had a total power blackout on Monday midday, affecting about 9.6 million people.
- Power was partially restored on Tuesday in parts of Havana, including hospitals and water facilities.
- Cuba’s power system relies on old Soviet-era plants and is struggling due to fuel shortages.
- The U.S., under President Donald Trump, limited oil deliveries to Cuba as part of a pressure campaign.
- Power outages and rationing are lasting over 30 hours in some cities and more than 70 hours in rural areas.
- The Cuban government blames U.S. sanctions for the energy crisis and calls the workers fixing the grid heroic.
- Food, water, medicine, and transportation shortages have worsened due to the growing crisis.
- The Cuban government announced free-market reforms, but the U.S. demands deeper political and economic changes.
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