Summary
A major power outage affected western Cuba, including Havana, leaving millions without electricity. The blackout was due to a transmission line failure and comes amid ongoing power issues linked to an aging grid and fuel shortages.
Key Facts
- A blackout hit the western half of Cuba, including Havana, affecting millions.
- The outage was caused by a failure on a transmission line between two major plants.
- Officials are working to gradually restore power.
- Power outages are frequent in Cuba due to an old electric grid and fuel problems.
- Some businesses with generators were able to continue operations.
- Past outages in Cuba have also affected water services and small businesses.
- The island is experiencing an economic crisis worsened by the pandemic and U.S. sanctions.
- The eastern part of Cuba also faced power outages after Hurricane Melissa in October.
