Summary
In Cuba, a major power outage left millions without electricity, affecting about two-thirds of the island. The blackout occurred due to a sudden problem at a key power plant, made worse by ongoing fuel shortages linked to U.S. actions against oil supplies from Venezuela. The situation highlights Cuba's dependence on imported fuel and the impact of strained U.S.-Cuba relations.
Key Facts
- A massive blackout hit Cuba, affecting around two-thirds of the island.
- The power outage started at the Antonio Guiteras thermometric plant near Havana.
- Cuba faces chronic fuel shortages, worsened by U.S. blockades on Venezuelan oil.
- The U.S. has taken measures to stop oil shipments to Cuba since early 2023.
- Frequent power cuts are disrupting essential services like hospitals and pumping stations.
- The U.S. and Cuba have had tense relations since 1959, with ongoing embargoes.
- President Trump is applying pressure for leadership changes in Cuba.
- Airlines, like Air France, have suspended flights to Cuba due to fuel shortages.
