Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Summary
Cuba’s entire national electricity grid failed, causing a widespread blackout across the island. Authorities did not give a clear reason for the collapse or say when power would return, but the country has faced repeated power failures this year due to old equipment and fuel shortages.Key Facts
- Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed, causing a total blackout.
- The state-run Electric Union (UNE) announced the failure but did not explain the cause or timing for restoration.
- Earlier problems included damaged transformers, circuit failures, and planned power cuts due to low generating capacity.
- The blackout affected many areas, including towns around Havana like Guanabacoa and Marianao.
- Cuba’s power system has broken down multiple times recently, with three nationwide failures in nine days in July.
- Fuel shortages and aging power plants—some over 30 years old—have worsened the electricity problems.
- The Cuban government blames U.S. sanctions for restricting oil supplies and access to equipment.
- Long blackouts have disrupted essential services like hospitals, water, transport, and communications.
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