Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout

Cuba is working to restore power following a significant nationwide blackout that affected much of the island. The state-run company Union Electrica (UNE) reported that nearly half of Havana's customers had regained power by Saturday, with restoration proceeding gradually. This outage is at least the sixth this year and the twelfth since late 2024. Cuban authorities attributed the collapse to failures in high-voltage transmission lines and unstable weather conditions. The article notes that Cuba has faced recurring blackouts due to aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, but these have become more frequent since the United States imposed an energy blockade in January. Some residents reported experiencing prolonged power outages even before this latest incident.

Cuba is experiencing widespread power outages, with millions affected, as fuel shortages worsen. Residents report increasingly frequent blackouts, with some experiencing days without electricity, impacting daily life and leading to protests. Havana attributes the fuel crisis and sanctions to the Trump administration, which has implemented a pressure campaign against the island. Venezuela, a regional ally, previously supplied significant oil but has had its own supplies cut off. The US has also threatened tariffs and seized oil shipments to Havana.