Blackout in Cuba leaves millions without power amid US oil chokehold

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 4, 2026 at 08:42 PM

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A major blackout struck western Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions without power from Pinar del Rio to Camaguey, including the capital city of Havana. The Electric Union confirmed the outage and stated crews were working to restore power. State media attributed the blackout to a shutdown at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant due to a boiler leak. This is the second major outage in the region in three months, exacerbating existing challenges for residents who are already struggling with limited transportation and basic needs. Cuba faces dwindling oil reserves due to US actions against Venezuela and threats of tariffs on oil-supplying countries, further straining the island's energy infrastructure.

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