Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM

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A widespread blackout plunged millions of Cubans into darkness on Wednesday, affecting a large area from Camaguey to Havana. The outage was triggered by a breakdown at the Antonio Guiteras power plant. This is the second major blackout in the western region in three months, exacerbating existing fuel shortages and straining the country's infrastructure. Cuba has faced increasing power cuts due to fuel shortages, partly attributed to U.S. sanctions and the disruption of oil shipments from Venezuela since January. The fuel crisis has also led to Air France suspending flights to Havana, further impacting international tourism. The blackouts are disrupting essential services, including hospitals and public transportation.

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Camaguey 30% Fidel Castro 30% Pinar del Rio 30% Air France ×240% Antonio Guiteras thermometric plant 40% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Havana ×350% UNE (Cuba's national electricity company) ×260% Venezuela ×360% United States ×470% Cuba ×1090%

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cuba 100% power outage 90% fuel crisis 90% fuel shortages 80% us blockade 70% venezuela 60% electricity 60% aviation fuel 50% economic sanctions 50%

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Very Negative

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Cuba

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