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Cuba's electrical grid collapses in nationwide blackout
Cuba's energy crisis worsens as aging oil-fired plants fail amid fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions, causing multiple outages affecting 10 million residents, officials said.
- Cuba experienced a total blackout on Wednesday, leaving the entire island without power, according to the state-run power company.
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the blackout may relate to an unexpected outage of a thermoelectric plant, and investigations are ongoing.
- Residents expressed concern about the blackout, fearing food spoilage and water shortages amid ongoing economic struggles, highlighting the crisis.
- This is the second island-wide blackout in Cuba this year, with electricity supply issues worsening due to aging infrastructure.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right8Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
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