Cuba has plunged into darkness as its electrical grid fails following the collapse of a major power plant near Havana. The island-wide blackout, which has left approximately 10 million people without electricity, has prompted the government to declare an energy emergency. In response to the severe situation, authorities have shut down schools and workplaces, aiming to alleviate the ongoing energy crisis. Despite efforts to address the power shortage, including promises to deliver fuel and distribute coal, forecasts indicate that record levels of blackouts could continue. Experts warn that the nation is stuck in a vicious cycle of electrical failure and economic paralysis.