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Blackouts in Cuba

Frequent blackouts in Cuba reveal a deepening energy crisis, with infrastructure failures and natural events like Hurricane Rafael intensifying power outages.

Lis Cuesta Faces Backlash for Discussing Children's Rights Amid Cuba's Struggles
Lis Cuesta Faces Backlash for Discussing Children's Rights Amid Cuba's Struggles

Published on 11/21/2025

Cuba Faces Blackouts and Health Crises as Manuel Marrero Promotes Tourism
Cuba Faces Blackouts and Health Crises as Manuel Marrero Promotes Tourism

Published on 11/22/2025

Cuba's Energy Crisis Worsens: Nearly 1,800 MW Shortfall Keeps Nation in the Dark
Cuba's Energy Crisis Worsens: Nearly 1,800 MW Shortfall Keeps Nation in the Dark

Published on 11/21/2025

New Solar Park Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Cubans as Díaz-Canel Celebrates Artemis Project
New Solar Park Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Cubans as Díaz-Canel Celebrates Artemis Project

Published on 11/14/2025

Cuba's Largest Power Plant Faces Another Shutdown Amid Energy Crisis
Cuba's Largest Power Plant Faces Another Shutdown Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 11/8/2025

Cuban Leader Touts "Hurricane Experience" While Nation Faces Blackouts and Shortages
Cuban Leader Touts "Hurricane Experience" While Nation Faces Blackouts and Shortages

Published on 10/25/2025

Michel Torres Criticizes Cuban Emigrants: "You Might Have Electricity, But Not the Neighbor's Sugar"
Michel Torres Criticizes Cuban Emigrants: "You Might Have Electricity, But Not the Neighbor's Sugar"

Published on 10/22/2025

From Power Outages to Street Cleaning: Government Rewards UNE's Multifaceted Role
From Power Outages to Street Cleaning: Government Rewards UNE's Multifaceted Role

Published on 10/13/2025

Breakdown Forces Mariel Thermal Power Plant Unit 6 Offline
Breakdown Forces Mariel Thermal Power Plant Unit 6 Offline

Published on 10/1/2025

Cuba Faces Weekend of Continuous Blackouts and Energy Shortages
Cuba Faces Weekend of Continuous Blackouts and Energy Shortages

Published on 9/27/2025

Cuban Leader's Vow: Stability at Renté Power Plant by Year's End
Cuban Leader's Vow: Stability at Renté Power Plant by Year's End

Published on 9/26/2025

Cuban Energy Minister's Campaign for Venezuela Spurs Public Outrage
Cuban Energy Minister's Campaign for Venezuela Spurs Public Outrage

Published on 9/26/2025

Rente Power Plant's Unit 5 Shuts Down Amidst New Malfunction: “We Are Continuity!”
Rente Power Plant's Unit 5 Shuts Down Amidst New Malfunction: “We Are Continuity!”

Published on 9/20/2025

Ulises Toirac Blasts Government's Lack of Response to Crisis: "Not Even Bad Measures... and That Terrifies Me"
Ulises Toirac Blasts Government's Lack of Response to Crisis: "Not Even Bad Measures... and That Terrifies Me"

Published on 9/19/2025

Cuban Government Acknowledges Severe Power Crisis, Plans Shutdown of Guiteras Plant
Cuban Government Acknowledges Severe Power Crisis, Plans Shutdown of Guiteras Plant

Published on 9/8/2025

Chilean YouTuber's Eye-Opening Experience Living Like a Cuban in Havana
Chilean YouTuber's Eye-Opening Experience Living Like a Cuban in Havana

Published on 8/31/2025

Cuba's Solar Charging Stations: A Facade Amidst Energy Crisis
Cuba's Solar Charging Stations: A Facade Amidst Energy Crisis

Published on 8/20/2025

Turkish Power Barge Departs Havana Amidst Widespread Blackouts and Broken Promises
Turkish Power Barge Departs Havana Amidst Widespread Blackouts and Broken Promises

Published on 8/6/2025

Cuban Influencer Sparks Online Debate by Washing Her Car During a Havana Blackout
Cuban Influencer Sparks Online Debate by Washing Her Car During a Havana Blackout

Published on 8/3/2025

Outrage Erupts Over Latest Breakdown at Guiteras Power Plant: "Hand Over the Country"
Outrage Erupts Over Latest Breakdown at Guiteras Power Plant: "Hand Over the Country"

Published on 7/29/2025

Electrical Breakdown at Energás Varadero Deepens Cuba's Power Crisis
Electrical Breakdown at Energás Varadero Deepens Cuba's Power Crisis

Published on 7/29/2025

Cuban Mothers Protest Outside Díaz-Canel's Havana Residence
Cuban Mothers Protest Outside Díaz-Canel's Havana Residence

Published on 6/28/2025

Cuba Faces Another Day of Blackouts as Energy Crisis Deepens
Cuba Faces Another Day of Blackouts as Energy Crisis Deepens

Published on 6/13/2025

New Chinese Engine Aims to Boost Trinidad Power Plant Amidst Persistent Blackouts
New Chinese Engine Aims to Boost Trinidad Power Plant Amidst Persistent Blackouts

Published on 6/6/2025

Cuban Electric Union Reports Slight Improvement in Power Deficit, Blackouts Persist
Cuban Electric Union Reports Slight Improvement in Power Deficit, Blackouts Persist

Published on 6/7/2025

Cuban Woman's Defiant Response to Crisis Deniers in Cuba
Cuban Woman's Defiant Response to Crisis Deniers in Cuba

Published on 6/8/2025

Camagüey Faces Severe Power Crisis with No Protected Circuits or Stable Planning
Camagüey Faces Severe Power Crisis with No Protected Circuits or Stable Planning

Published on 6/2/2025

Unit 3 of Santa Cruz Power Plant is Back Online After Maintenance: Will It Make a Difference?
Unit 3 of Santa Cruz Power Plant is Back Online After Maintenance: Will It Make a Difference?

Published on 5/29/2025

Cuban Government Admits Blackouts Will Persist Through Summer
Cuban Government Admits Blackouts Will Persist Through Summer

Published on 5/28/2025

Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Reconnects to Grid After Breakdown
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Reconnects to Grid After Breakdown

Published on 5/25/2025

U.S. Embassy Criticized by Cuban Official for Not Joining Blackout: "Are You with the Cubans or Not?"
U.S. Embassy Criticized by Cuban Official for Not Joining Blackout: "Are You with the Cubans or Not?"

Published on 5/24/2025

Guiteras Power Plant Repair Completed, Restart to Take Several Hours
Guiteras Power Plant Repair Completed, Restart to Take Several Hours

Published on 5/24/2025

Cuba Teeters on the Brink as Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Exits National Grid
Cuba Teeters on the Brink as Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Exits National Grid

Published on 5/23/2025

Cuba's Ambitious Plan to Restore Energy Capacity in Three Years
Cuba's Ambitious Plan to Restore Energy Capacity in Three Years

Published on 5/23/2025

Cuban Electric Union Director: Electrical Grid Faces Severe Challenges
Cuban Electric Union Director: Electrical Grid Faces Severe Challenges

Published on 5/22/2025

Spanish Artist Who Relocated to Cuba After a Stroke Reflects on His First Month: "No Regrets, No Matter What"
Spanish Artist Who Relocated to Cuba After a Stroke Reflects on His First Month: "No Regrets, No Matter What"

Published on 5/14/2025

Sandro Castro Mocks Blackouts in Europe: "I'm Off to My Ranch, We Fancy the Darkness"
Sandro Castro Mocks Blackouts in Europe: "I'm Off to My Ranch, We Fancy the Darkness"

Published on 4/30/2025

May Day: Díaz-Canel Urges Cubans to Celebrate Socialist "Achievements" Amid Blackouts and Shortages
May Day: Díaz-Canel Urges Cubans to Celebrate Socialist "Achievements" Amid Blackouts and Shortages

Published on 4/30/2025

Young Woman Goes Viral with Humorous Take on Cuban Life's Daily Struggles
Young Woman Goes Viral with Humorous Take on Cuban Life's Daily Struggles

Published on 3/16/2025

Power Plant Breakdown in Nuevitas Intensifies Cuba's Energy Crisis
Power Plant Breakdown in Nuevitas Intensifies Cuba's Energy Crisis

Published on 2/19/2025

Guiteras Power Plant Nears Synchronization with National Electric Grid
Guiteras Power Plant Nears Synchronization with National Electric Grid

Published on 2/8/2025

Cuban Electric Union Updates on Felton Power Plant After Unexpected National Grid Failure
Cuban Electric Union Updates on Felton Power Plant After Unexpected National Grid Failure

Published on 12/6/2024

New Wave of Severe Blackouts Hits Cuba Again
New Wave of Severe Blackouts Hits Cuba Again

Published on 12/2/2024

Hurricane Rafael and Widespread Blackouts: Is November the Worst Month for Cuba's Energy Crisis?
Hurricane Rafael and Widespread Blackouts: Is November the Worst Month for Cuba's Energy Crisis?

Published on 12/1/2024

Al2 El Aldeano Calls Out Díaz-Canel and the Cuban Regime with New Track: "We Want Freedom, Not Blackouts"
Al2 El Aldeano Calls Out Díaz-Canel and the Cuban Regime with New Track: "We Want Freedom, Not Blackouts"

Published on 10/23/2024

Havana Faces Multiple Power Outages Due to Generation Deficit
Havana Faces Multiple Power Outages Due to Generation Deficit

Published on 9/29/2024

Worsening Blackouts in Cuba Following Shutdown of Antonio Guiteras Power Plant
Worsening Blackouts in Cuba Following Shutdown of Antonio Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 8/28/2024

Cuban Power Company Announces Blackouts While Regime Projects Fidel's Image in Havana Plaza
Cuban Power Company Announces Blackouts While Regime Projects Fidel's Image in Havana Plaza

Published on 8/13/2024

Young Cuban Describes Why He Left: "Tired of Hunger, Blackouts, and Lies"
Young Cuban Describes Why He Left: "Tired of Hunger, Blackouts, and Lies"

Published on 7/7/2024

Significant Increase in Blackouts Following Malfunction at Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant
Significant Increase in Blackouts Following Malfunction at Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant

Published on 6/29/2024

Ten Reasons to Avoid Traveling to Cuba in 2024
Ten Reasons to Avoid Traveling to Cuba in 2024

Published on 5/20/2024

Matanzas Faces LPG Shortage: "They Ask for Resilience and Creativity"
Matanzas Faces LPG Shortage: "They Ask for Resilience and Creativity"

Published on 5/19/2024