Ministerio de Energía y Minas

The "Ministerio de Energía y Minas" (Ministry of Energy and Mines) is a governmental organization responsible for energy and mining policies and regulations within a country. Recent news highlights the activities of such ministries in Peru and Cuba. In Peru, the Minister of Energy and Mines, Ángelo Alfaro Lombardi, recently resigned after being accused of having sexual relations with a minor. His resignation occurred shortly after assuming office and marks the eighth minister to leave the current government. In Cuba, the Ministry of Energy and Mines is dealing with a severe energy crisis, evidenced by a second national blackout within a week. The ministry announced the implementation of restoration protocols via social media. This blackout is the seventh total power outage experienced by the island nation in the past year and a half, underscoring significant challenges in maintaining a stable energy supply.