Matanzas

Cubans are sleeping on Havana's Malecón seaside boulevard to escape recurring blackouts and summer heat, with the sixth nationwide blackout since January linked to U.S. sanctions cutting off oil supplies. The energy crisis has caused daily blackouts exceeding 20 hours, crippling infrastructure, tourism, and public transport, while hospitals struggle to maintain power.

Cubans are sleeping outdoors on Havana's Malecón to escape recurring nationwide blackouts and extreme summer heat, following the sixth islandwide power outage since January. The crisis, linked to U.S. sanctions cutting oil supplies, has worsened infrastructure challenges, disrupted daily life, and forced residents to seek relief in public spaces.

Cubans are recovering from the sixth nationwide blackout this year, exacerbated by the U.S. cutting off oil and a crumbling energy grid. Rolling blackouts now last over 20 hours daily, disrupting access to gas, basic goods, and hospital services.

Cubans are recovering from the sixth nationwide blackout this year, exacerbated by the U.S. cutting oil access and a crumbling energy infrastructure. The outages have led to prolonged power cuts, difficulty obtaining essentials, and a collapsed tourism sector, with hospitals and residents severely affected.

Cuba began restoring electricity after its sixth nationwide power grid collapse of 2026, caused by aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and U.S. sanctions. The outage affected the entire country, with partial restoration in areas like Havana, following a prior partial blackout in western regions due to weather-related damage.

Cuba experienced a third nationwide blackout in two weeks due to fuel shortages exacerbated by the U.S. oil embargo. The outage, caused by a generating unit failure in Holguín, disrupted public services and health care, with partial power restoration reported in some areas. Fuel scarcity has led to halted transportation, canceled surgeries, and reliance on solar backup systems.

Cuba experienced its third nationwide blackout in two weeks due to fuel shortages exacerbated by the U.S. oil embargo. The blackout, caused by a generating unit failure in Holguín, disrupted power across the country, with partial restoration in some areas. Fuel imports remain a critical issue, impacting public health, transportation, and daily life.

The largest shipment of US fuel to Cuba since 1960 has departed, coinciding with an expansion of a blacklist. An oil tanker near Matanzas, Cuba, is highlighted in the report.

Cuba, already facing severe fuel shortages, has been further impacted by a Russian tanker altering its course, exacerbating the crisis. A tank truck in Matanzas highlights the ongoing fuel scarcity.

Cubans are exploring alternative energy sources like solar panels and charcoal due to ongoing power outages and fuel shortages. Solar panel installations are being implemented in multi-family buildings, such as one in Matanzas.

A Russian fuel tanker has stalled off the coast of Cuba amid a US blockade. The tanker is currently near the port of Matanzas, Cuba. This incident is part of the ongoing tensions between the US and Cuba.