Cuba Plunges Into Total Blackout as Electrical Grid Collapses
The U.S. Embassy in Havana reports a nationwide power failure due to the collapse of Cuba’s electrical grid, with cellphone and internet outages also noted.
Cuba experienced a total power failure on Friday following the collapse of its electrical grid, according to the U.S. Embassy in Havana. The embassy stated that the cause of the grid's failure is under investigation and that the timeline for restoring power remains unknown.
U.S. citizens in Cuba or those planning travel were advised to be aware and prepare accordingly, as reports indicated cellphone and internet outages across the island. The embassy noted that Cuba's electrical grid has become increasingly unstable, leading to multiple nationwide power outages in recent months. Scheduled power cuts occur daily, and unscheduled outages have become frequent and prolonged.
The country's power system has been struggling due to fuel shortages, U.S.-imposed sanctions, and deteriorating infrastructure. Friday's outage marks the seventh national blackout this year, with the previous one occurring last month.