US energy embargo
Coverage of US energy embargo in the Nexus archive.
- Cuba plunged into darkness again as power grid collapses
Cuba's power grid collapsed on Sunday, causing a nationwide blackout, with residents in Havana reacting to sudden darkness. The state utility UNE cited a 'total disconnection' of the national electricity system, attributing the crisis to aging equipment and a US energy embargo disrupting fuel deliveries for power stations.
- Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout
Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late Sunday, causing a nationwide blackout, according to the state-owned grid operator. The collapse follows a series of grid failures since the US energy embargo halted fuel deliveries for power stations.
- Cubans stage rare protests over power outages
Rare protests have erupted in Havana due to severe power outages lasting up to 22 hours daily, caused by the US energy embargo and Cuba's depleted fossil fuel reserves. The crisis is affecting critical infrastructure including hospitals, and while solar power has been deployed, Cuba's energy minister confirmed the island has completely run out of diesel and oil.