The U.S. State Department has stated that the Cuban regime could immediately resolve the ongoing power crisis by stepping down from its authority.
This statement was made public on Monday during "The Will Cain Show" on Fox News, as part of an interview with Joshua Treviño, Senior Director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative. The segment was shared on the State Department's X account.
"The lights could be turned on tomorrow if they chose to release their grip on power. This is something I believe all Americans, especially President Biden and Senator Marco Rubio, are hoping for," Treviño commented.
He directly linked the situation in Cuba with the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the end of the Chavista regime. "Many combat troops the U.S. forces faced on January 3 in Caracas were Cuban. The Cuban dictatorship has been the main supporter of Maduro's dictatorship," he asserted.
When asked by the interviewer about how much longer the Cuban regime can endure, the political analyst's response was straightforward.
"It's impossible to predict. The tragic truth is that there seems to be no limit to the amount of suffering the Cuban communist regime is willing to impose on its own people."
Treviño's remarks came at a critical time as Cuba faced severe power outages. Sunday's collapse marked the sixth nationwide blackout this year. While efforts to restore power began that evening, outages persisted into Monday morning.
In March, Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted that the blackouts result from decades of neglect and poor management, unrelated to U.S. policies.
In July, he further commented on the "great dilemma" facing the regime, which fears losing control if the economy improves too significantly.
The 2026 power crisis in Cuba is the most severe in decades. Besides the issues with fuel supply, the system relies on outdated thermoelectric plants that have never been modernized.
Understanding Cuba's Power Crisis and Political Implications
What did the U.S. State Department say about Cuba's power outages?
The U.S. State Department suggested that Cuba's power crisis could be resolved quickly if the regime decides to relinquish its control.
Why are the power outages in Cuba happening?
The power outages result from decades of neglect and poor management of the electrical infrastructure, compounded by the reliance on outdated thermoelectric plants.
How has the Cuban government responded to the crisis?
The Cuban government has not provided a clear resolution, and the regime's reluctance to relinquish control is seen as a significant obstacle to solving the crisis.