Cuba’s electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 16, 2026 at 08:41 PM
Cuba’s electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade

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Cuba's national electrical grid has collapsed, leaving approximately 10 million people without power. The state grid operator, UNE, is investigating the cause of the blackout, which follows a series of widespread outages and recent protests. The collapse occurs amidst a US-imposed oil blockade, implemented after the US captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in January, that has significantly limited Cuba's oil imports. Venezuela, formerly Cuba's main oil supplier, has not sent fuel this year, and other imports have been minimal. Cuba has stated it is in talks with the US to resolve the crisis, while the US president has claimed Cuba is nearing collapse.

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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
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90%
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Cuba

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