Cuba Faces Another Nationwide Power Outage Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis

A technical failure in an outdated power grid has plunged the island into darkness, exacerbating existing economic hardships.

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout on Friday evening due to a technical failure in a western substation, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mining.
This marks the fourth major blackout since late 2024, highlighting the island's reliance on an aging and fragile energy infrastructure.
Residents in many areas endure prolonged daily outages, with some provinces facing power cuts lasting over 20 hours.
The Cuban government attributes the energy crisis to the decades-long U.S. trade embargo, which it claims hampers infrastructure upgrades.
The blackout comes as Cuba grapples with severe economic challenges, including high inflation and widespread shortages of food and medicine.