Cuba experiences major blackout affecting millions

Widespread power outages have surged across the affected region as fuel shortages intensify, a situation officials attribute to a prolonged United States blockade that restricts the import of petroleum products. Energy authorities report that the scarcity of diesel and gasoline has forced several thermal power stations to curtail operations, leaving millions without electricity for extended periods and prompting emergency measures such as rolling blackouts and the activation of backup generators.

The government has appealed to international partners for humanitarian assistance while urging the United Nations to address the blockade’s impact on civilian infrastructure. Analysts note that the disruption to the power grid threatens critical services, including hospitals and water treatment facilities, and could exacerbate economic instability if the fuel supply remains constrained. Authorities remain monitoring the situation, emphasizing that restoring reliable electricity will depend on resolving the underlying import restrictions.