Cuba Experiences Nationwide Blackout Following Failure of National Electrical Power Grid

A nationwide power outage in Cuba has led to a severe disruption in the country's energy supply. The blackout began on Thursday evening when one of Cuba's major power plants failed. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy confirmed that the country currently has 500 megawatts of energy in its grid, but it is unclear when the full blackout will be resolved.

Cuba's energy sector has been severely affected by a major power plant failure, leading to a nationwide blackout. The Antonio Guiteras power plant, a key component of the country's energy infrastructure, went offline shortly before midday, prompting a total grid failure. This incident follows months of lengthy blackouts on the island. The government has responded by closing schools, non-essential industries, and halting all non-vital state services and businesses for three days. Health facilities are operating on generators, and health workers continue to provide essential services. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero has outlined the measures to curb energy use and restore power. President Miguel Díaz-Canel has blamed the United States for waging an "economic war" and stated that there will be "no rest" until the power is restored.