National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
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Cuba experienced a second national blackout within a week, leaving over 10 million people without power. The energy ministry reported a "total disconnection" of the national electrical system and initiated restoration protocols, prioritizing essential services. The blackouts are attributed to an aging infrastructure, fuel shortages exacerbated by a US fuel blockade, and three major blackouts this month. The crisis has sparked public dissent, including protests in Havana and an attack on a Communist Party headquarters. Amidst the power cuts, an international socialist coalition arrived with aid, while President Trump has suggested a "friendly takeover" of Cuba and demanded the removal of Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a condition of lifting the fuel embargo.
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AI-ExtractedCuba's energy ministry said 'a total disconnection of the National Electrical System has occurred'.
More than 10 million people have had power cut to their homes and businesses across Cuba.
National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week.
The Caribbean country has suffered three major blackouts this month as a US fuel blockade cuts off foreign oil imports.
President Trump is reported to want the removal of Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a condition of lifting the fuel embargo.
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