Cuba's Power Grid Collapses Again, Leaving Millions Without Electricity
· World · ABC News, The Independent, BBC News
Cuba's national power grid collapsed on Friday, leaving millions of residents across the island without electricity. The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported the outage on social media but did not provide a specific cause for the failure. The country has faced frequent, prolonged blackouts over the past two years due to a severe economic crisis and fuel shortages. Officials claim that US energy restrictions have hindered their ability to import necessary fuel and replacement parts for aging thermoelectric plants. Even during periods of grid stability, many Cubans endure daily outages lasting more than 30 hours.
Why it matters
The recurring collapse of Cuba's electrical infrastructure exacerbates the island's ongoing economic crisis and severely impacts the daily lives and basic services of its population.
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