Cuban officials report an island-wide blackout as country struggles with energy crisis

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Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout on Monday, impacting its 11 million residents amid an ongoing energy and economic crisis. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is investigating the "complete disconnection" of the electrical system. President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the island has not received oil shipments in over three months, relying on alternative energy sources. The government has postponed tens of thousands of surgeries due to the energy shortages. Cuba attributes its energy woes partly to a U.S. energy blockade initiated under the Trump administration, as well as halted oil shipments from Venezuela after U.S. actions against that country. While Cuba produces 40% of its own petroleum, it is not enough to meet demand as the electric grid deteriorates.

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President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the island had not received oil shipments in more than three months.

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The Ministry of Energy and Mines noted a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system.

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Cuba has blamed its woes on a U.S. energy blockade.

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Cuban officials reported an island-wide blackout.

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Critical oil shipments from Venezuela were halted after the U.S. attacked the South American country in early January.

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HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen. Cuba has blamed its woes on a U.S. energy blockade after President Donald Trump in January warned of tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to it.The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system and said it was investigating.President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday said the island had not received oil shipments in more than three months and was operating on solar power, natural gas and thermoelectric plants, and the government has had to postpone surgeries for tens of thousands of people.A massive outage over a week ago affected the island’s west, leaving millions without power.Critical oil shipments from Venezuela were halted after the U.S. attacked the South American country in early January and arrested its then-president, Nicolás Maduro.While Cuba produces 40% of its petroleum and has been generating its own power, it hasn’t been sufficient to meet demand as its electric grid continues to crumble.On Friday, Díaz-Canel confirmed that Cuba was holding talks with the U.S. government as the problems continue to deepen.

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