Residents of “El Cano” neighborhood in Havana's La Lisa district took to the streets on Wednesday to express their frustration after enduring several days without electricity. This protest highlights the deteriorating state of the nation's energy system affecting the entire country.
A video shared by journalist Mario J. Pentón on Facebook captured the nighttime protest, where some residents lit small fires in the streets to voice their discontent over the power cuts, while others banged on their pots.
Following the demonstration, electricity was temporarily restored in the area. "I just confirmed via video call that power was restored a few minutes after the protest... so, for those who understand, you know," Pentón commented.
Energy Crisis Admitted by the Regime
The protest occurs amidst growing social unrest and dissatisfaction among the Cuban population due to prolonged blackouts that have persisted for more than five years. These outages have intensified in Havana since December 2025.
Authorities have acknowledged the severity of the energy crisis, admitting that there is no immediate solution. Electric sector officials have stated that the power generation system is "at its limit," and the lack of fuel prevents the stabilization of electricity supply.
Cuban ports are not receiving adequate volumes of diesel or fuel oil, essential fuels for powering thermoelectric plants and sustaining industrial production.
Meanwhile, power outages continue to spread across the island, impacting millions of homes, hospitals, schools, and critical services. In Havana neighborhoods like La Lisa, Arroyo Naranjo, and Marianao, blackouts can last more than 10 hours daily.
Citizen frustration is mounting due to the regime's lack of concrete responses and the uncertainty of when the electrical service will stabilize, a major issue currently affecting the Cuban populace.
Understanding the Cuban Energy Crisis
Why are Cuban neighborhoods experiencing such long power outages?
Cuban neighborhoods are facing extended power outages due to a combination of an overstrained energy system and a shortage of essential fuels like diesel and fuel oil needed for power generation.
What measures have been taken to address the energy crisis in Cuba?
Despite acknowledging the severity of the crisis, authorities have not provided immediate solutions. The system's limits and fuel shortages have hindered significant progress in stabilizing the energy supply.