Cuba reports second nationwide power grid outage in a week

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]March 22, 2026 at 12:53 AM

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Cuba experienced its second nationwide power grid outage in a week, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Energy and Mines on Saturday. The total disconnection of the National Electric System affected the entire country. The Ministry reported that protocols were being implemented to restore electricity service. Details regarding the cause of the outage were not immediately provided. This is the second such incident to occur in Cuba within the last seven days.

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Protocols to restore electricity service across the country were being implemented.

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This is the second nationwide blackout reported in a week.

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Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines said a total disconnection of the National Electric System took place.

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Havana 70% National Electric System 70% Ministry of Energy and Mines ×280% Cuba ×290%

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power grid outage 90% blackout 80% electricity service 70% national electric system 60% energy 50% restoration 40%

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