Cuba's Electric Grid Collapses, Millions In The Dark
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Cuba’s national electric grid has collapsed, plunging nearly the entire island into darkness and leaving an estimated 10 million people without power.
Officials say the outage comes amid a worsening energy crisis, fueled in part by fuel shortages linked to a long-standing U.S. oil blockade. The blackout has disrupted daily life across the country, affecting hospitals, transportation, and communications.
Authorities are working to restore electricity, but it remains unclear how long the recovery will take. Residents have been urged to conserve fuel and prepare for continued outages.
The collapse highlights the fragile state of Cuba’s aging infrastructure as the nation grapples with ongoing economic challenges.
Officials say the outage comes amid a worsening energy crisis, fueled in part by fuel shortages linked to a long-standing U.S. oil blockade. The blackout has disrupted daily life across the country, affecting hospitals, transportation, and communications.
Authorities are working to restore electricity, but it remains unclear how long the recovery will take. Residents have been urged to conserve fuel and prepare for continued outages.
The collapse highlights the fragile state of Cuba’s aging infrastructure as the nation grapples with ongoing economic challenges.
