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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AI-ExtractedPresident Miguel Díaz-Canel said the island had not received oil shipments in more than three months.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines noted a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system.
Cuba has blamed its woes on a U.S. energy blockade.
Cuban officials reported an island-wide blackout.
Critical oil shipments from Venezuela were halted after the U.S. attacked the South American country in early January.
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