Cuba hit with another nationwide blackout amid US fuel blockade
Cuba suffered a total blackout after the collapse of its electrical grid on Friday. The blackout is the latest of at least six partial or total grid collapses since the beginning of this year, as the island grapples with an ongoing US fuel blockade.
Cuba has experienced another nationwide blackout due to the collapse of its electrical grid. This is the latest in a series of at least six partial or total grid collapses this year. The blackout has left millions without electricity, with only 5% of Havana having power, according to the Energy Ministry.
The state-run utility UNE attributed the blackout to a failure in transmission lines and unstable weather. The ongoing US fuel blockade has exacerbated the issue, contributing to fuel shortages and deteriorating infrastructure. The power cuts have also disrupted water supplies, cooking gas, telecommunications, and transportation.
The situation in Cuba is dire, with 66% of the population now living in poverty, according to an independent study. The constant blackouts have become a significant burden, with some provinces enduring outages exceeding 60 hours. Residents have expressed frustration, citing the lack of basic necessities like food, water, and electricity.
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