Cuba Faces Nationwide Power Grid Collapse Amid Fuel Shortage and U.S. Embargo

Cuba experienced a nationwide power grid collapse on March 16, leaving around 10 to 11 million people without electricity amid a severe energy crisis. The outage was linked to technical failures at thermoelectric plants exacerbated by a fuel shortage caused by a U.S.-imposed oil embargo and disrupted Venezuelan oil shipments. Cuban officials are investigating the cause and working to restore power gradually. The crisis has intensified public hardship and protests, with the government seeking talks with the U.S. to address the embargo's impact.