Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Fails Again
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Cuba's energy grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power due to failures in aging infrastructure and compounded by natural disasters and economic challenges. The Cuban Electric Union is working to restore power, but the process could take days. The government has suspended work and teaching activities during the crisis, while US sanctions and lack of investment are blamed for the energy sector's struggles. Recent hurricanes and earthquakes have further exacerbated the situation, leading to widespread blackouts and damage.
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