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Cuban Blackouts

Cuban blackouts persist amid energy crises and faltering power plants, with humorous takes and creative hacks emerging. Foreign aid and oil imports see attempts for relief.

Son of Lis Cuesta: The Regime's 'Romeo' Living Luxuriously While Cubans Suffer
Son of Lis Cuesta: The Regime's 'Romeo' Living Luxuriously While Cubans Suffer

Published on 11/20/2024

Young Man in Santiago de Cuba Detained for Protesting Against Blackouts
Young Man in Santiago de Cuba Detained for Protesting Against Blackouts

Published on 10/28/2024

When Will the Cuban Government Admit Its Own Failures?
When Will the Cuban Government Admit Its Own Failures?

Published on 10/21/2024

Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Threats: "He's Put on His Killing Suit"
Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Threats: "He's Put on His Killing Suit"

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Government Attempts to Restart Antonio Guiteras Power Plant to "Strengthen" National Electric System
Cuban Government Attempts to Restart Antonio Guiteras Power Plant to "Strengthen" National Electric System

Published on 10/19/2024

Sister Nadieska to the Cuban Government: "This Nation Cannot Endure More Injustices"
Sister Nadieska to the Cuban Government: "This Nation Cannot Endure More Injustices"

Published on 9/26/2024

National Power Grid on the Brink: From 22,000 Tubes to Hundreds of Millions of Screws and Bolts
National Power Grid on the Brink: From 22,000 Tubes to Hundreds of Millions of Screws and Bolts

Published on 9/24/2024

Sign Sparks Outrage in Bayamo: "We're Laughing at Home to See if We Can Cook"
Sign Sparks Outrage in Bayamo: "We're Laughing at Home to See if We Can Cook"

Published on 9/21/2024

Transformer Oil Theft: The Government's Latest Excuse for Blackouts
Transformer Oil Theft: The Government's Latest Excuse for Blackouts

Published on 9/16/2024

Repairs at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Reveal Greater Damage Than Expected
Repairs at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Reveal Greater Damage Than Expected

Published on 8/31/2024

Recognition Given to Energy Ministry for Alleged Contributions to Cuban Children's Development
Recognition Given to Energy Ministry for Alleged Contributions to Cuban Children's Development

Published on 8/14/2024

Cuban Woman in the U.S. Lists Reasons for Avoiding Travel to Cuba: "There Are Blackouts and No Food"
Cuban Woman in the U.S. Lists Reasons for Avoiding Travel to Cuba: "There Are Blackouts and No Food"

Published on 7/24/2024

Cuban Blackouts: "Heat Becomes the Morning Alarm"
Cuban Blackouts: "Heat Becomes the Morning Alarm"

Published on 7/17/2024

China Donates Three Solar Parks to Cuba Amid Persistent Energy Crisis
China Donates Three Solar Parks to Cuba Amid Persistent Energy Crisis

Published on 6/27/2024

Cuban Hacks for Keeping Your Phone Charged During Blackouts
Cuban Hacks for Keeping Your Phone Charged During Blackouts

Published on 6/20/2024

Venezuela Triples Oil Shipments to Cuba in May
Venezuela Triples Oil Shipments to Cuba in May

Published on 6/4/2024

Director of Electrical Union to Cubans: "We Have No Additional Power Generation Capacity"
Director of Electrical Union to Cubans: "We Have No Additional Power Generation Capacity"

Published on 5/23/2024

Official Media Downplays Power Plant Failures as "Routine" After Maintenance Work
Official Media Downplays Power Plant Failures as "Routine" After Maintenance Work

Published on 5/22/2024

Energy Minister on Cuba's Blackouts: "They Are Bearable"
Energy Minister on Cuba's Blackouts: "They Are Bearable"

Published on 5/21/2024

Cuban Blackouts: A Humorous Take on the Different Stages
Cuban Blackouts: A Humorous Take on the Different Stages

Published on 5/19/2024