Widespread Blackout Hits Cuba Amid Reduced Oil Supplies Linked to U.S. Sanctions

Cuba experienced a widespread blackout affecting most of the island from Camaguey to Pinar del Rio, including Havana, as reported by the national electricity union UNE. The government attributes the power outages to reduced oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico, linked to U.S. sanctions and pressure. The Felton 1 thermoelectric plant in Holguin remains operational, and recovery efforts are underway. The shortages have led to rationing of key services across the country.