Cuba is currently grappling with a series of nationwide blackouts, marking the sixth occurrence this year as its aging power grid continues to fail under pressure. Many Cubans have turned to sleeping on seaside boardwalks in a desperate attempt to find relief from the sweltering heat and prolonged blackouts. The situation has worsened due to ongoing U.S. sanctions that exacerbate fuel shortages, making recovery efforts increasingly challenging. Power restoration has been hampered by adverse weather conditions, further complicating the response to these widespread failures. As frustration mounts among the populace, the state energy firm struggles to bring the electric grid back online, highlighting the dire situation facing the island nation.