Cuba restores power after sixth nationwide blackout this year

An electricity outage struck the capital city early Tuesday, marking at least the sixth disruption of its power grid this year. Utility officials confirmed that the blackout affected residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and several government facilities, prompting emergency crews to restore service while urging citizens to conserve energy until normal operations resumed.

The series of outages follows the implementation of a United States‑imposed energy blockade that took effect earlier in the year, restricting the import of fuel and related equipment. Analysts note that the blockade has constrained the nation’s ability to maintain its power infrastructure, leading to recurring supply shortfalls and heightened vulnerability of the grid during peak demand periods. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to mitigating the impact on the population while seeking alternative sources to stabilize the energy system.