As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 01:46 AM

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Cuba is experiencing widespread power outages due to a crippled national electric grid, which collapsed on March 16th, amidst a US-imposed oil blockade exacerbating existing shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The grid operator has restored intermittent power, but the blackouts, lasting hours or days, have triggered protests in Havana, including pot-banging demonstrations. A violent protest involving arson occurred in northern Cuba on March 14th. The situation unfolds as former President Trump has suggested a possible takeover of the island, further heightening tensions. The BBC is reporting on the situation from Cuba.

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Will Grant 30% BBC 40% Havana 50% Donald Trump 60% United States 70% Cuba ×590%

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Cuba

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