Cuba Plunged into Darkness: 10 Million People Left Without Power
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Cuba experienced a total power outage, leaving approximately 10 million residents without electricity. This is the largest blackout in the country’s history, caused by an energy crisis and fuel shortages.
The state operator UNE reported that specialists are taking measures to restore electricity. However, this blackout is part of a series of previous multi-day outages.
Amid the energy crisis, street protests occurred over the weekend of March 14–15. In Morón, demonstrators attacked the headquarters of the ruling Communist Party.
Experts link the crisis to outdated oil-fired power plants, halted oil supplies from Venezuela, and U.S. pressure threatening sanctions on countries supplying energy to Cuba.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called the U.S. blockade “criminal” and on March 13 confirmed the start of negotiations with Washington amid the worsening energy situation.
Amid the energy crisis, street protests occurred over the weekend of March 14–15. In Morón, demonstrators attacked the headquarters of the ruling Communist Party.
Experts link the crisis to outdated oil-fired power plants, halted oil supplies from Venezuela, and U.S. pressure threatening sanctions on countries supplying energy to Cuba.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called the U.S. blockade “criminal” and on March 13 confirmed the start of negotiations with Washington amid the worsening energy situation.
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