Millions of Cubans Blacked-Out Amid Worsening Fuel Crisis

On Wednesday, millions of Cubans were plunged into darkness due to a major blackout, the latest in a series of power outages linked to the country’s worsening fuel crisis. Officials reported that nearly two-thirds of the island lost power following an unexpected shutdown at one of Cuba’s main power plants. The blackout affected regions from the central province of Camagüey to Pinar del Río in the west, including Havana. The national electricity company, Unión Eléctrica (UNE), attributed the blackout to a failure at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant. The island’s power cuts have become frequent in recent years due to aging infrastructure and chronic fuel shortages. The situation is exacerbated by restrictions on oil supplies from Venezuela, Cuba’s key energy supplier, and broader economic pressures. Added to this is a shortage of aviation fuel causing several international airlines to suspend or reduce flights to the country. Authorities are working to restore electricity, but repairs to the damaged power plant could take several days.

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