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News in English (USA) / 03.08.2026 / 14:00

Cuba Endures Series of National Blackouts Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis

Cuba continues to experience severe disruptions to its electric grid, with multiple nationwide blackouts affecting millions of residents. The latest reports indicate that the national power grid has completely collapsed again, plunging the island into darkness and causing significant hardships for its inhabitants. This energy crisis has been exacerbated by external pressures, such as the US oil blockade, leading to increasing difficulties for citizens who struggle with daily life amidst extreme heat without electricity for cooling systems. As the state energy firm struggles to restore power, many regions, particularly in the west, have also reported partial outages. Citizens are coping as best as they can, with some areas left without electricity for extended periods, raising concerns about the implications for healthcare, water supply, and general living conditions.
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