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Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in under a week

Mar 22nd 2026 · Cuba

Cuba suffered its second islandwide power failure in under a week, officials said, calling for grid restoration as humanitarian aid including solar panels and medical supplies arrives amid growing protests and political tensions.

  • Cuba suffered a second nationwide power outage in less than a week, the Ministry of Energy and Mines said.
  • Authorities said restoration protocols are being implemented after a total disconnection of the national grid.
  • This outage was the fourth major blackout in four months and follows an earlier islandwide outage that affected about 11 million people.
  • Humanitarian flights have delivered solar panels, food and medicine to the island.
  • Protests have been reported amid rising public frustration over prolonged blackouts and worsening living conditions.
  • Cuban leaders blame external pressure and disruptions to fuel supplies while former US President Donald Trump has publicly suggested he could "take" Cuba and President Díaz-Canel vowed resistance.

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