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Cuba slowly gets power back after third nationwide blackout in six months
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Cuba slowly gets power back after third nationwide blackout in six months

Cuba experienced a major nationwide blackout on July 7, marking the third such event in six months and the eighth since late 2024. The outage, which left approximately 10 million people without power, followed a prolonged US-led fuel blockade that has severely limited Cuba's ability to operate its aging power infrastructure. State-run Union Electrica (UNE) declared a 'total disconnection' without specifying reasons, and while partial power was restored to 30% of Havana, many residents faced extended periods without electricity, internet, or essential services. Cuban officials attributed the crisis to US sanctions, calling the situation a result of economic warfare, while critics described the conditions as agonizing and unsustainable.

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Cuba slowly gets power back after third nationwide blackout in six months

Cuba experienced a major nationwide blackout on July 7, marking the third such event in six months and the eighth since late 2024. The outage, which left approximately 10 million people without power, followed a prolonged US-led fuel blockade that has severely limited Cuba's ability to operate its aging power infrastructure. State-run Union Electrica (UNE) declared a 'total disconnection' without specifying reasons, and while partial power was restored to 30% of Havana, many residents faced extended periods without electricity, internet, or essential services. Cuban officials attributed the crisis to US sanctions, calling the situation a result of economic warfare, while critics described the conditions as agonizing and unsustainable.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the blackout as a direct consequence of US sanctions, emphasizing the impact of the fuel blockade on Cuba's energy infrastructure. While it presents both the technical challenges and the political implications, the narrative leans toward portraying the US policies as the primary,咎

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