ROCuba in total darkness amid economic pressures and the US blockade
The article reports on a major nationwide blackout in Cuba, affecting nearly 10 million people, which marks at least the third such event in six months and the eighth since late 2024. The crisis is attributed to a severe energy shortage exacerbated by U.S. economic pressures and sanctions, including the cutoff of oil supplies. The Cuban National Electricity Company (UNE) confirmed the complete shutdown of the power grid and is investigating the cause. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy stated authorities are working to restore services and have activated emergency micro-systems to support critical infrastructure. The situation has worsened since January 2026, when the U.S. imposed strict restrictions on oil imports. Daily life has been severely impacted, with planned power outages lasting up to 70 hours per day in some areas, leading to food shortages and disrupted public transportation. Universities and schools have closed, switching to distance learning, while hospitals are handling only emergencies. President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the U.S. of attempting to provoke social unrest through economic suffocation and called for greater municipal autonomy and resilience. The U.S.,
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