Cuba Suffers Nationwide Blackout, 10 Million Without Power

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-23T07:11:23+00:00

Over 10 million people in Cuba lost electricity due to a national grid collapse, the second incident in a week. The Energy Ministry is restoring power, prioritizing essential services, amid ongoing fuel shortages and a U.S. fuel blockade affecting imports.

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2026-03-23 07:11:23

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(MENAFN- AzerNews) More than 10 million people across Cuba were left without electricity after the country’s national grid collapsed for the second time in a week, ** AzerNEWS** reports.

The Energy Ministry confirmed a“total disconnection of the National Electrical System” in a statement on social media, adding that restoration protocols are being implemented.

Grid operator UNE said electricity was being gradually restored, with priority given to essential services such as hospitals and water facilities.

This marks the third major blackout in March, as Cuba struggles with fuel shortages. Officials blame the crisis on a U.S. fuel blockade, which has severely restricted foreign oil imports needed to keep power stations running.

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