Cuba suffers new national blackout after collapse of the electrical grid
Graduated in journalism from Paulista University. Worked in media such as Folha de S.Paulo and Rede Brasil de Televisão. Is an Oeste reporter in São Paulo.
TL;DR
- Cuba faced a new national blackout on Friday, the 18th, due to the collapse of its electrical grid.
- Millions of people were left without power, with the US Embassy in Havana warning citizens about the instability.
- This marks at least the sixth national collapse of the Cuban power grid in 2026.
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines is working to restore power, but fuel scarcity and infrastructure issues are major challenges.
- The blackout affects basic services such as water supply, transportation, communication, and food preparation.
- Isolated power supply systems are being created for essential services like hospitals.
- The US Embassy noted that scheduled blackouts are daily, and unscheduled ones are becoming more frequent and prolonged.