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Energy Crisis

Cuba's energy crisis worsens with severe power outages impacting daily life. Residents face prolonged blackouts, protests erupt, and official solutions struggle.

Havana Declares Power Outages as "Emergency Measures"
Havana Declares Power Outages as "Emergency Measures"

Published on 11/21/2024

Cuba's Main Power Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days, Sparking Blackout Concerns
Cuba's Main Power Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days, Sparking Blackout Concerns

Published on 11/19/2024

Electric Company in Santiago de Cuba Offers Mere 5 Hours of Power Daily: "It Could Be Less"
Electric Company in Santiago de Cuba Offers Mere 5 Hours of Power Daily: "It Could Be Less"

Published on 11/18/2024

Government Limits Santiago de Cuba to Just Four Hours of Electricity Daily
Government Limits Santiago de Cuba to Just Four Hours of Electricity Daily

Published on 11/18/2024

Moscow Energy Institute Opens New Facility in Cuba Amidst Energy Crisis
Moscow Energy Institute Opens New Facility in Cuba Amidst Energy Crisis

Published on 11/13/2024

Is It Bad Luck or Poor Leadership? The Unfortunate Events During Díaz-Canel's Six-Year Rule
Is It Bad Luck or Poor Leadership? The Unfortunate Events During Díaz-Canel's Six-Year Rule

Published on 11/12/2024

Cuban Outcry Over Arrival of U.S. Power Generators
Cuban Outcry Over Arrival of U.S. Power Generators

Published on 11/11/2024

Energy Crisis in Cuba: Power Outages Expected to Exceed 800 MW
Energy Crisis in Cuba: Power Outages Expected to Exceed 800 MW

Published on 11/11/2024

Carnival Celebrations in Havana: A November Uncertainty
Carnival Celebrations in Havana: A November Uncertainty

Published on 11/11/2024

Is Cuba Experiencing Modern-Day Plagues? A Biblical Parallel
Is Cuba Experiencing Modern-Day Plagues? A Biblical Parallel

Published on 11/11/2024

Cuban Prosecutor's Office Confirms Arrests Following Protests Against Prolonged Blackouts
Cuban Prosecutor's Office Confirms Arrests Following Protests Against Prolonged Blackouts

Published on 11/10/2024

Cuba's Debt to Russia Grows: New $65 Million Loan to Tackle Energy Crisis
Cuba's Debt to Russia Grows: New $65 Million Loan to Tackle Energy Crisis

Published on 11/9/2024

Destruction in El Vedado After Hurricane Rafael's Rampage Through Cuba
Destruction in El Vedado After Hurricane Rafael's Rampage Through Cuba

Published on 11/9/2024

Protests Erupt in Guanabacoa: Havana Residents Take to the Streets Over Power Outages
Protests Erupt in Guanabacoa: Havana Residents Take to the Streets Over Power Outages

Published on 11/9/2024

Residents of Nuevo Vedado Protest with Pot-Banging Against Extended Blackouts in Havana
Residents of Nuevo Vedado Protest with Pot-Banging Against Extended Blackouts in Havana

Published on 11/9/2024

Russia Set to Supply Cuba with $60 Million Worth of Diesel Fuel
Russia Set to Supply Cuba with $60 Million Worth of Diesel Fuel

Published on 11/8/2024

Power Outage Crisis in Matanzas Highlights Cuba's Failing Electrical System
Power Outage Crisis in Matanzas Highlights Cuba's Failing Electrical System

Published on 11/6/2024

Lada Severely Damaged in La Lisa Collision
Lada Severely Damaged in La Lisa Collision

Published on 11/5/2024

Cuba and the U.S. Shift Back to Standard Time
Cuba and the U.S. Shift Back to Standard Time

Published on 11/3/2024

Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Energy Shortfall of Nearly 1,600 MW
Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Energy Shortfall of Nearly 1,600 MW

Published on 11/1/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Warns of Fragile Electrical Grid
Cuban Energy Minister Warns of Fragile Electrical Grid

Published on 10/31/2024

Planned Blackouts in Havana Signal Worsening Energy Crisis in Cuba
Planned Blackouts in Havana Signal Worsening Energy Crisis in Cuba

Published on 10/31/2024

Cubans Fear Imminent Total Collapse of National Power Grid
Cubans Fear Imminent Total Collapse of National Power Grid

Published on 10/31/2024

Power Company in Santiago Faces Challenges Meeting Outage Schedule Due to Generation Shortfall
Power Company in Santiago Faces Challenges Meeting Outage Schedule Due to Generation Shortfall

Published on 10/30/2024

Cuban Government Prioritizes Backup Generators for Hotels Amid Looming Power Crisis
Cuban Government Prioritizes Backup Generators for Hotels Amid Looming Power Crisis

Published on 10/29/2024

Thermal Power Plant Felton Temporarily Exits Cuba's National Electric System
Thermal Power Plant Felton Temporarily Exits Cuba's National Electric System

Published on 10/29/2024

Time Change in Cuba Set for November 3: Clocks to Fall Back One Hour
Time Change in Cuba Set for November 3: Clocks to Fall Back One Hour

Published on 10/28/2024

What Needs to Change for Cuba to Become a Full BRICS Member?
What Needs to Change for Cuba to Become a Full BRICS Member?

Published on 10/27/2024

Mexican President Considers Fuel Aid to Cuba Amid Widespread Blackouts
Mexican President Considers Fuel Aid to Cuba Amid Widespread Blackouts

Published on 10/24/2024

Cuban Leader Dismisses U.S. Aid Offer Amid Hurricane Oscar's Aftermath and Widespread Blackouts
Cuban Leader Dismisses U.S. Aid Offer Amid Hurricane Oscar's Aftermath and Widespread Blackouts

Published on 10/23/2024

Price of Convertible Currency Drops in Cuba's Black Market Amid Energy Crisis
Price of Convertible Currency Drops in Cuba's Black Market Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 10/24/2024

Miami Exile Coalition Demands Díaz-Canel's Resignation
Miami Exile Coalition Demands Díaz-Canel's Resignation

Published on 10/22/2024

How Many Power Plants Could Be Repaired with the Funds Used for Hotel K23's Construction?
How Many Power Plants Could Be Repaired with the Funds Used for Hotel K23's Construction?

Published on 10/22/2024

Cuban Citizen Urges Díaz-Canel to Step Down: "Let Someone Else Rescue the Country from Misery"
Cuban Citizen Urges Díaz-Canel to Step Down: "Let Someone Else Rescue the Country from Misery"

Published on 10/22/2024

Cuban Leader Accuses Protesters of Drunkenness and Indecency Amid Power Outages
Cuban Leader Accuses Protesters of Drunkenness and Indecency Amid Power Outages

Published on 10/22/2024

Gas Cylinder Skyrockets to 60,000 Pesos in Ciego de Ávila Amid Energy Crisis
Gas Cylinder Skyrockets to 60,000 Pesos in Ciego de Ávila Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 10/21/2024

Flor de Cuba Seeks Refuge from Blackouts in Havana Hotel: "Protecting My Family"
Flor de Cuba Seeks Refuge from Blackouts in Havana Hotel: "Protecting My Family"

Published on 10/21/2024

Private Restaurant in Havana Shares Free Meals with Locals Amid Widespread Power Outage
Private Restaurant in Havana Shares Free Meals with Locals Amid Widespread Power Outage

Published on 10/21/2024

Bruno Rodríguez Seeks International Assistance Amid Cuba's Energy Crisis
Bruno Rodríguez Seeks International Assistance Amid Cuba's Energy Crisis

Published on 10/21/2024

Generosity Shines in Santiago de Cuba: "My House Has a Generator for Those in Need"
Generosity Shines in Santiago de Cuba: "My House Has a Generator for Those in Need"

Published on 10/21/2024

Santiago de Cuba Authorities Introduce Charcoal Sales and Affordable Meals Amid Crisis
Santiago de Cuba Authorities Introduce Charcoal Sales and Affordable Meals Amid Crisis

Published on 10/20/2024

Haydée Milanés: "Cuba Deserves Better Than Its Current Struggles"
Haydée Milanés: "Cuba Deserves Better Than Its Current Struggles"

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Government Halts Cultural Day Festivities Amid Power Outage and Hurricane Threat
Cuban Government Halts Cultural Day Festivities Amid Power Outage and Hurricane Threat

Published on 10/20/2024

Radio Station in Holguín Turns to Phone Service Amid Transmission Issues
Radio Station in Holguín Turns to Phone Service Amid Transmission Issues

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Mother Highlights Struggle to Cook During Nationwide Blackout: "We're Exhausted"
Cuban Mother Highlights Struggle to Cook During Nationwide Blackout: "We're Exhausted"

Published on 10/20/2024

Cubans Flock to Charge Phones Amid Ongoing Blackout in Havana
Cubans Flock to Charge Phones Amid Ongoing Blackout in Havana

Published on 10/20/2024

Power System Failure in Matanzas Sparks Widespread Blackout
Power System Failure in Matanzas Sparks Widespread Blackout

Published on 10/19/2024

Cubans Face Extended Internet Blackout Amid Widespread Power Outage
Cubans Face Extended Internet Blackout Amid Widespread Power Outage

Published on 10/19/2024

Havana Endures Over a Day Without Power: "Slowly Getting Better"
Havana Endures Over a Day Without Power: "Slowly Getting Better"

Published on 10/19/2024

Transport Services in Pinar del Río Face Suspension Due to Fuel Shortages
Transport Services in Pinar del Río Face Suspension Due to Fuel Shortages

Published on 10/19/2024

Cubans Endure Long Lines for Propane Amid Widespread Blackout
Cubans Endure Long Lines for Propane Amid Widespread Blackout

Published on 10/19/2024

International Media Highlights Massive Blackout in Cuba: System Collapse
International Media Highlights Massive Blackout in Cuba: System Collapse

Published on 10/18/2024

Mia Khalifa Strikes Again: Unfiltered Words for Diaz-Canel
Mia Khalifa Strikes Again: Unfiltered Words for Diaz-Canel

Published on 10/18/2024

Cuban Government Vows to Deliver 2,000 Tons of Fuel Daily to Alleviate Power Outages
Cuban Government Vows to Deliver 2,000 Tons of Fuel Daily to Alleviate Power Outages

Published on 10/18/2024

Classes Canceled Across Cuba as Government Offers Conflicting Reasons
Classes Canceled Across Cuba as Government Offers Conflicting Reasons

Published on 10/18/2024

Widespread Outrage Among Cubans Over Lengthy Blackouts: "Resign Now"
Widespread Outrage Among Cubans Over Lengthy Blackouts: "Resign Now"

Published on 10/18/2024

Amid Blackouts, Guantánamo Officials Urge Residents to Bring Rechargeable Lamps for Gas Purchases
Amid Blackouts, Guantánamo Officials Urge Residents to Bring Rechargeable Lamps for Gas Purchases

Published on 10/18/2024

Electric Company Limits Camagüey Power Supply to Three Hours Daily
Electric Company Limits Camagüey Power Supply to Three Hours Daily

Published on 10/16/2024

Cuba Faces Escalating Energy Crisis: Record Power Outages and Multiple Plants Offline
Cuba Faces Escalating Energy Crisis: Record Power Outages and Multiple Plants Offline

Published on 10/16/2024

Cuban Leader Claims Strengthened Power Grid at United Nations, Despite Frequent Blackouts
Cuban Leader Claims Strengthened Power Grid at United Nations, Despite Frequent Blackouts

Published on 10/15/2024

Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall
Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall

Published on 10/16/2024

Cubans Outraged by Power Outages: "Our Right to Live Is Fading Away"
Cubans Outraged by Power Outages: "Our Right to Live Is Fading Away"

Published on 10/15/2024

Cuban Government Resumes Sale of Liquefied Gas After Settling Supplier Payment
Cuban Government Resumes Sale of Liquefied Gas After Settling Supplier Payment

Published on 10/9/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Exceed 1,300 MW with No Solution in Sight
Power Outages in Cuba Exceed 1,300 MW with No Solution in Sight

Published on 10/9/2024

Energy Crisis Deepens in Cuba: A Saturday Marked by Extensive Power Shortages
Energy Crisis Deepens in Cuba: A Saturday Marked by Extensive Power Shortages

Published on 10/6/2024

Cuban Authorities Deny Arrival of Fuel Tanker in Havana
Cuban Authorities Deny Arrival of Fuel Tanker in Havana

Published on 10/5/2024

Cuban Government Extends Electric Generator Importation Until 2025
Cuban Government Extends Electric Generator Importation Until 2025

Published on 10/3/2024

Cuban Resident Warns of Vacation Challenges in Cuba
Cuban Resident Warns of Vacation Challenges in Cuba

Published on 10/2/2024

Energy Crisis: Over 1,300 MW Shut Down Across Cuba Before 6 PM
Energy Crisis: Over 1,300 MW Shut Down Across Cuba Before 6 PM

Published on 10/1/2024

Cuban Economic Struggles Force Regime to Maintain Customs Exemptions
Cuban Economic Struggles Force Regime to Maintain Customs Exemptions

Published on 9/30/2024

The Return of Charcoal Stoves: "Up to 1200 Pesos in Camagüey"
The Return of Charcoal Stoves: "Up to 1200 Pesos in Camagüey"

Published on 9/29/2024

Power Outage in Camagüey Hospital Endangers Lives of Critical Patients
Power Outage in Camagüey Hospital Endangers Lives of Critical Patients

Published on 9/19/2024

Massive Power Outages Plague Cuba on Tuesday: Over 1,300 MW Lost
Massive Power Outages Plague Cuba on Tuesday: Over 1,300 MW Lost

Published on 9/18/2024

Cuba Faces Major Power Outages, Chinese Generator Donation, and Escalating Electrical Crisis
Cuba Faces Major Power Outages, Chinese Generator Donation, and Escalating Electrical Crisis

Published on 9/18/2024

Power Outage Schedule Announced for Havana Amidst Generation Deficit
Power Outage Schedule Announced for Havana Amidst Generation Deficit

Published on 9/15/2024

Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities
Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities

Published on 9/11/2024

Children in Bayamo Forced to Sleep Outdoors Due to Power Outages
Children in Bayamo Forced to Sleep Outdoors Due to Power Outages

Published on 9/10/2024

Cubans Chasing Water Trucks Highlight Severe Basic Services Breakdown
Cubans Chasing Water Trucks Highlight Severe Basic Services Breakdown

Published on 9/10/2024

Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"
Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"

Published on 9/6/2024

Cuban Government Vows to Generate One Minute of Electricity Without Imported Fuel by 2025
Cuban Government Vows to Generate One Minute of Electricity Without Imported Fuel by 2025

Published on 9/5/2024

Cuban Electrical Union Warns of Sunday Power Outages
Cuban Electrical Union Warns of Sunday Power Outages

Published on 9/1/2024

Cuba Ends Another August with Severe Blackouts and Unresolved Electrical Crisis
Cuba Ends Another August with Severe Blackouts and Unresolved Electrical Crisis

Published on 8/30/2024

Power Outages in Havana Extend to Four Hours Daily Due to "Emergency"
Power Outages in Havana Extend to Four Hours Daily Due to "Emergency"

Published on 8/30/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to Nearly 800 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to Nearly 800 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 8/30/2024

Cuban Regime Sends Linemen to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Amidst Energy Crisis
Cuban Regime Sends Linemen to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Amidst Energy Crisis

Published on 8/28/2024

Power Outages to Last Two Hours Daily in Havana Amid "Emergency"
Power Outages to Last Two Hours Daily in Havana Amid "Emergency"

Published on 8/22/2024

Santa Clara and Other Villa Clara Municipalities Left in the Dark by Severe Storm
Santa Clara and Other Villa Clara Municipalities Left in the Dark by Severe Storm

Published on 8/20/2024

Power Outages Expected Due to 940 MW Deficit After Felton Plant Shutdown
Power Outages Expected Due to 940 MW Deficit After Felton Plant Shutdown

Published on 8/20/2024

Young Man Describes Widespread Crisis in Cuba: "How Did We Get Here?"
Young Man Describes Widespread Crisis in Cuba: "How Did We Get Here?"

Published on 8/17/2024

Thieves Exploit Blackouts to Burglarize Homes in Cienfuegos
Thieves Exploit Blackouts to Burglarize Homes in Cienfuegos

Published on 8/16/2024

Cuban Outrage Erupts Over Blackout Forecast on Fidel Castro's Anniversary
Cuban Outrage Erupts Over Blackout Forecast on Fidel Castro's Anniversary

Published on 8/15/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amid August Heat
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amid August Heat

Published on 8/9/2024

Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Over 600 MW Deficit
Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Over 600 MW Deficit

Published on 8/7/2024

Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks
Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks

Published on 7/16/2024

One Dead After Highway Accident in Havana
One Dead After Highway Accident in Havana

Published on 6/28/2024

Traffic Warning Issued After Crash in Miramar: "Several Traffic Lights Are Out"
Traffic Warning Issued After Crash in Miramar: "Several Traffic Lights Are Out"

Published on 6/24/2024

Baseball Game Between Artemisa and Pinar del Río Halted Due to "Poor Field Conditions"
Baseball Game Between Artemisa and Pinar del Río Halted Due to "Poor Field Conditions"

Published on 6/19/2024

Military and Government Officials Hold Meetings in Chilled Air-Conditioned Rooms Despite Energy Crisis
Military and Government Officials Hold Meetings in Chilled Air-Conditioned Rooms Despite Energy Crisis

Published on 6/11/2024

Electric Union Shares Grateful Messages from Cubans Amid Daily Blackouts
Electric Union Shares Grateful Messages from Cubans Amid Daily Blackouts

Published on 6/1/2024

Cuban Drivers Complain About Unlit Traffic Lights and Rising Accidents Due to Power Outages
Cuban Drivers Complain About Unlit Traffic Lights and Rising Accidents Due to Power Outages

Published on 6/1/2024

Cuban Government Halts "Meteoro 2024" Amid Energy Crisis
Cuban Government Halts "Meteoro 2024" Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 5/31/2024

Military Deployed in Santiago de Cuba Neighborhoods Following Blackout Protests
Military Deployed in Santiago de Cuba Neighborhoods Following Blackout Protests

Published on 5/31/2024

Ramiro Valdés Urges Cuban Families to Conserve Energy Amidst Ongoing Crisis
Ramiro Valdés Urges Cuban Families to Conserve Energy Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Published on 5/28/2024

Audio Leak Disrupts Live Broadcast of Buenos Días Morning Show
Audio Leak Disrupts Live Broadcast of Buenos Días Morning Show

Published on 5/26/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend
Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend

Published on 5/26/2024

A Mother Resorts to Cooking with Wood in the Streets of Holguín Amid Energy Crisis
A Mother Resorts to Cooking with Wood in the Streets of Holguín Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 5/25/2024

Cubans Block Central Havana Street in Protest Over Blackouts
Cubans Block Central Havana Street in Protest Over Blackouts

Published on 5/24/2024

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Admits Difficulty in Ensuring a Blackout-Free Summer
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Admits Difficulty in Ensuring a Blackout-Free Summer

Published on 5/23/2024

Power Outages Leave Children in Matanzas Without Fresh Milk
Power Outages Leave Children in Matanzas Without Fresh Milk

Published on 5/22/2024

Economic Sector Faces Scrutiny Amidst Cuba's Energy Crisis
Economic Sector Faces Scrutiny Amidst Cuba's Energy Crisis

Published on 5/21/2024

Electric Scooter Sparks Fire in Matanzas Home: "Exploded During Power Outage"
Electric Scooter Sparks Fire in Matanzas Home: "Exploded During Power Outage"

Published on 5/20/2024

Cuba Faces Another Week of Nearly 1,000 MW Power Outages
Cuba Faces Another Week of Nearly 1,000 MW Power Outages

Published on 5/20/2024

Class Schedules Adjusted in Villa Clara Due to Energy Crisis: Two Hours in the Morning, Two in the Afternoon
Class Schedules Adjusted in Villa Clara Due to Energy Crisis: Two Hours in the Morning, Two in the Afternoon

Published on 5/19/2024

Cubans Forced to Sleep Outdoors Amidst Severe Power Outages
Cubans Forced to Sleep Outdoors Amidst Severe Power Outages

Published on 5/19/2024