U.S. oil embargo

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 public transportation, canceled surgeries, and led to partial power restoration in priority areas like hospitals. Fuel shortages have persisted since January, with Cuba producing only 40% of its required fuel.

Cuba experienced its 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 essential services and infrastructure, with partial power restoration reported in some areas. Fuel scarcity, deepened by economic sanctions, has led to halted public transportation, canceled surgeries, and widespread daily challenges.

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.