Cuba Faces Second Nationwide Blackout in a Week

Mar 22, 2026 Cuba Cuba National
Cuba Faces Second Nationwide Blackout in a Week

Cuba experiences a second nationwide blackout in a week, caused by power grid failures due to a US-imposed oil blockade. International aid efforts are underway

Cuba Faces Second Nationwide Blackout in a Week

cuba has been hit by a second nationwide blackout in just one week, adding to the country's growing energy crisis. the outages, caused by unexpected failures in its power grid, have left cubans struggling with daily blackouts lasting up to 15 hours in havana and even longer elsewhere. the breakdowns are exacerbated by the us-imposed oil blockade, which has halted oil imports since january and severely impacted cuba's ability to generate electricity. international aid convoys have begun arriving in havana, bringing much-needed medical supplies, food, water, and solar panels, but the crisis remains severe. president miguel diaz-canel has vowed to confront any external aggressors with unwavering resistance, while us president donald trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in cuba's affairs. the situation is dire, leaving cubans questioning if this will be their new normal.

By news 6 months ago
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