Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
Summary
Cuba experienced another major power outage on Friday, knocking out electricity for millions of people. The country has faced frequent blackouts recently due to economic problems and restrictions on fuel imports after President Trump imposed a U.S. energy embargo.Key Facts
- Cuba's power grid collapsed again on a Friday, causing wide electricity outages.
- This is at least the sixth major blackout since January 2026.
- The Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines announced the outage and started repair efforts.
- A failure in transmission lines in western Cuba led to the grid collapse reaching several provinces.
- Weather problems made fixing the grid harder.
- Only about 5% of power was restored in Havana by evening; some hospitals are getting electricity back.
- The embargo by the U.S. restricts Cuba’s access to fuel and parts needed for power plants and grid repairs.
- The blackouts affect daily life, including water supply, cooking, internet, transport, and health services.
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