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Cuba’s grid fails for sixth time this year as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis
world24 days ago

Cuba’s grid fails for sixth time this year as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis

Cuba suffered its sixth major power grid collapse this year on September 18, 2026, leaving millions without electricity. The outage, triggered by transmission faults and poor weather in western Cuba, cascaded island-wide. Restoration is slow, with only 5% of Havana’s users receiving power by dusk. The crisis is exacerbated by a US-imposed oil blockade that has cut fuel imports to near zero, leaving aging infrastructure without maintenance or fuel.

via CBS News|
#blackouts#cuba#energy-crisis
Cuba's Grid Collapses Again, Leaving Millions in Darkness
world24 days ago

Cuba's Grid Collapses Again, Leaving Millions in Darkness

Cuba experienced a total nationwide power outage on Friday, marking the sixth or seventh major blackout of 2026. The entire electricity grid disconnected due to transmission faults and poor weather in central Cuba. While power was partially restored to priority areas like hospitals in Havana by late evening, the restoration process remained ongoing into Saturday. The crisis is attributed to aging infrastructure, chronic fuel shortages, and the impact of US oil sanctions, which have exacerbated existing supply issues. Residents report prolonged outages, with some experiencing 28 hours without electricity, leading to shortages of water, gas, and food. The repeated blackouts have sparked rare protests in a country where unauthorized demonstrations are illegal. Havana blames the US for the crisis, while Washington attributes it to poor internal management and accuses Cuba of posing a national security threat.

via BBC|
#blackout#cuba#energy-crisis
Cuba's Power Grid Collapse Leaves Millions Without Electricity
world25 days ago

Cuba's Power Grid Collapse Leaves Millions Without Electricity

Cuba's national power grid has collapsed, leaving millions of residents without electricity. The outage has caused significant disruptions, including transportation limitations, reduced work hours, and flight cancellations. Public health services and basic activities like cooking and water supply are also severely impacted. Residents in central Havana are waiting for power to return, with no clear timeline for restoration.

via AP News|
#blackouts#cuba#energy-crisis
Ratcliffe’s Havana talks mark milestone in US‑Cuba diplomacy amid Cuba’s energy crunch
international5 months ago

Ratcliffe’s Havana talks mark milestone in US‑Cuba diplomacy amid Cuba’s energy crunch

CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s high‑profile meeting with Cuba’s Interior Minister and the head of Cuban intelligence in Havana marks the clearest public milestone yet in two months of opaque U.S.–Cuba negotiations, unfolding as Cuba grapples with a severe fuel shortage and blackouts under an energy embargo. The talks come amid mixed signals from Washington about openness to diplomacy and aid conditioned on reforms, while Havana stresses bilateral cooperation and maintains its security apparatus, even as protests over living conditions intensify.

via EL PAÍS English|
#cia#fuel-shortage#havana
CIA Chief Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Interior Minister in Havana Amid Energy Crisis
world5 months ago

CIA Chief Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Interior Minister in Havana Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba said CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a U.S. delegation to Havana to meet with the Interior Ministry. In a televised statement, Havana said Cuba does not threaten U.S. security, denied hosting foreign bases or terrorists, and noted there are no legitimate reasons to add Cuba to the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The meeting comes as Cuba faces a worsening energy crisis and as U.S.–Cuba tensions remain high, with Washington signaling openness to talks.

via CNN|
#cia#cuba#havana
Cuba Plunged into Islandwide Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
world7 months ago

Cuba Plunged into Islandwide Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

A nationwide blackout plunged 11 million Cubans into darkness, scrambling power across the island and leaving hospitals without reliable electricity as the country battles a persistent energy crisis fueled by months of fuel shortages blamed on the U.S. embargo; restoration began gradually, with about 31% of Havana reconnected by Tuesday as crews work to restart thermoelectric plants.

via NBC News|
#blackout#cuba#embargo
Tragic Havana Building Collapse Leaves Multiple Trapped and One Dead
accidentsdisasters3 years ago

Tragic Havana Building Collapse Leaves Multiple Trapped and One Dead

A building collapse in Havana, Cuba, has resulted in at least one fatality and two people trapped under the rubble. The building, located in the Old Havana tourist district, was home to 13 families and 54 people. Rescuers are working to find the trapped individuals amidst a second partial collapse caused by inclement weather. This incident highlights the ongoing housing crisis in Cuba, where economic struggles, U.S. sanctions, and a lack of maintenance and repairs have left many citizens living in dangerous and deteriorating accommodations.

via Reuters Canada|
#accidentsdisasters#building-collapse#cuba