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Cuba Blackouts

Explore the ongoing energy crisis in Cuba, marked by widespread blackouts, protests, and the struggles of everyday life. Discover the impact and responses from citizens.

Holguín Power Company Praises Fidel Castro's "Energy Legacy" and Faces Backlash: "They Should Be Ashamed"
Holguín Power Company Praises Fidel Castro's "Energy Legacy" and Faces Backlash: "They Should Be Ashamed"

Published on 8/7/2026

"Will Wooden Carts Be the New Transport? Cubans React to Promised Overhauls in Transportation"
"Will Wooden Carts Be the New Transport? Cubans React to Promised Overhauls in Transportation"

Published on 8/5/2026

Protests Erupt Across Cuba Amidst Widespread Blackouts
Protests Erupt Across Cuba Amidst Widespread Blackouts

Published on 8/5/2026

Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts on the Eve of July 26th Celebrations
Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts on the Eve of July 26th Celebrations

Published on 7/25/2026

Luis Alberto García's Bold Bet: No Blackouts in Cuba on July 25 and 26—Will He Win?
Luis Alberto García's Bold Bet: No Blackouts in Cuba on July 25 and 26—Will He Win?

Published on 7/22/2026

Blackouts in Cuba: Analyst Suggests Power Cuts Enable Unseen Repression
Blackouts in Cuba: Analyst Suggests Power Cuts Enable Unseen Repression

Published on 7/17/2026

Cuban Actress Lashes Out Against Regime Amid Widespread Blackout
Cuban Actress Lashes Out Against Regime Amid Widespread Blackout

Published on 7/15/2026

Cuban Mother Urges Action: "We've Reached a Point of No Return"
Cuban Mother Urges Action: "We've Reached a Point of No Return"

Published on 7/11/2026

Johana Tablada Blames US Embargo for Hospital Evacuations Due to Diesel Shortage
Johana Tablada Blames US Embargo for Hospital Evacuations Due to Diesel Shortage

Published on 7/11/2026

Johana Tablada Condemns U.S. Actions at the UN as "Revolting" and "Indecent Lies"
Johana Tablada Condemns U.S. Actions at the UN as "Revolting" and "Indecent Lies"

Published on 7/8/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Attempts to Silence U.S. Envoy at UN Amid Criticism of Blackouts and Political Prisoners
Bruno Rodríguez Attempts to Silence U.S. Envoy at UN Amid Criticism of Blackouts and Political Prisoners

Published on 7/7/2026

Mobile Network in Cuba Faces Blackouts: ETECSA Cites Power Failures as Primary Cause
Mobile Network in Cuba Faces Blackouts: ETECSA Cites Power Failures as Primary Cause

Published on 7/7/2026

Young Communist Blames Trump for Cuba's Blackouts, Sparks Social Media Backlash
Young Communist Blames Trump for Cuba's Blackouts, Sparks Social Media Backlash

Published on 7/5/2026

Fernando Pérez Voices Support for Leonardo Romero: "A Fragmented Cuba Awaits if Youth Remain Unheard"
Fernando Pérez Voices Support for Leonardo Romero: "A Fragmented Cuba Awaits if Youth Remain Unheard"

Published on 7/3/2026

Michel Torres Corona Defends Socialism's Resilience Amid Economic Overhaul in Cuba
Michel Torres Corona Defends Socialism's Resilience Amid Economic Overhaul in Cuba

Published on 6/27/2026

Elderly Cubans Endure Long Lines for Insufficient Pensions
Elderly Cubans Endure Long Lines for Insufficient Pensions

Published on 6/24/2026

Innovative Solar Cooking Solution Emerges Amidst Cuban Blackouts
Innovative Solar Cooking Solution Emerges Amidst Cuban Blackouts

Published on 6/19/2026

Illegal Electrical Connections Discovered in Guantánamo Amidst Lengthy Power Outages
Illegal Electrical Connections Discovered in Guantánamo Amidst Lengthy Power Outages

Published on 6/15/2026

"Enduring 30 Hours Without Power: A Glimpse into a Cuban Woman's Struggle Amid Island-Wide Blackouts"
"Enduring 30 Hours Without Power: A Glimpse into a Cuban Woman's Struggle Amid Island-Wide Blackouts"

Published on 5/18/2026

UJC Faces Backlash from Cubans for Blaming Blackouts on U.S. Sanctions
UJC Faces Backlash from Cubans for Blaming Blackouts on U.S. Sanctions

Published on 5/16/2026

Cuban Youth Union Claims Embargo, Not Government Failure, Behind Energy Crisis
Cuban Youth Union Claims Embargo, Not Government Failure, Behind Energy Crisis

Published on 5/3/2026

Cuban Woman Braces for the Worst: "I Hope It's Just a Rumor Because Cubans Can't Take It Anymore"
Cuban Woman Braces for the Worst: "I Hope It's Just a Rumor Because Cubans Can't Take It Anymore"

Published on 3/17/2026

Communication Outages During Blackouts in Cuba Pose Serious Safety Risks
Communication Outages During Blackouts in Cuba Pose Serious Safety Risks

Published on 3/15/2026

Cuban Influencer in Spain Blames Trump for Blackouts, Faces Backlash
Cuban Influencer in Spain Blames Trump for Blackouts, Faces Backlash

Published on 3/8/2026

Rigoberto Ferrera Mocks Regime's Proposal to Use Waste for Power as a Solution to Energy Crisis
Rigoberto Ferrera Mocks Regime's Proposal to Use Waste for Power as a Solution to Energy Crisis

Published on 2/7/2026

Young Cuban Woman Shares How She Has Power Amidst Widespread Blackouts in Cuba
Young Cuban Woman Shares How She Has Power Amidst Widespread Blackouts in Cuba

Published on 2/6/2026

Influencer Sparks Controversy by Visiting Cuba During Blackout: "Why Go?"
Influencer Sparks Controversy by Visiting Cuba During Blackout: "Why Go?"

Published on 1/27/2026

Díaz-Canel Urges Communist Militants to Lead Problem-Solving Efforts, Cubans Respond: "You're the Problem"
Díaz-Canel Urges Communist Militants to Lead Problem-Solving Efforts, Cubans Respond: "You're the Problem"

Published on 1/24/2026

Cuban Woman's Tearful Tale: Nephew Links Maduro's Arrest to Blackouts
Cuban Woman's Tearful Tale: Nephew Links Maduro's Arrest to Blackouts

Published on 1/13/2026

Cuba's Economic Collapse: Why Legal and Market Reforms Are Essential to Attract Investment
Cuba's Economic Collapse: Why Legal and Market Reforms Are Essential to Attract Investment

Published on 12/28/2025

Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Due to 1,900 MW Power Deficit
Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Due to 1,900 MW Power Deficit

Published on 12/27/2025

Cuban Electrical Grid Faces Another Sunday of Widespread Blackouts
Cuban Electrical Grid Faces Another Sunday of Widespread Blackouts

Published on 12/7/2025

Celebrating Her Mom’s Birthday in Cuba: A Dinner Amid Blackouts and a Surprising Bill
Celebrating Her Mom’s Birthday in Cuba: A Dinner Amid Blackouts and a Surprising Bill

Published on 11/11/2025

Unit 6 of Renté Power Plant Drops from Grid Once Again
Unit 6 of Renté Power Plant Drops from Grid Once Again

Published on 10/3/2025

Massive Blackouts Plague Cuba: Weekend of Darkness Shows No Improvement
Massive Blackouts Plague Cuba: Weekend of Darkness Shows No Improvement

Published on 9/22/2025

Cuba's Descent into Eternal Darkness
Cuba's Descent into Eternal Darkness

Published on 9/14/2025

Lis Cuesta Returns to Cuba Amidst Energy Crisis, Offers Thanks to Patroness of Cuba
Lis Cuesta Returns to Cuba Amidst Energy Crisis, Offers Thanks to Patroness of Cuba

Published on 9/8/2025

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Inspects Power Plant, Emphasizes Detailed Oversight
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Inspects Power Plant, Emphasizes Detailed Oversight

Published on 8/22/2025

Cubans Criticize Electric Company for Honoring Fidel Castro Amid Ongoing Blackouts
Cubans Criticize Electric Company for Honoring Fidel Castro Amid Ongoing Blackouts

Published on 8/8/2025

Leonardo Padura Highlights Fear Among Cuban Immigrants in the U.S. After Humanitarian Parole Revocation
Leonardo Padura Highlights Fear Among Cuban Immigrants in the U.S. After Humanitarian Parole Revocation

Published on 6/3/2025

Gerardo Hernández Labels Europe a "Failed Continent" Following Power Outage in Spain and Portugal
Gerardo Hernández Labels Europe a "Failed Continent" Following Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

Published on 4/30/2025

Miguel Díaz-Canel's Gratitude Sparks Outrage Among Cubans After Two-Day Blackout
Miguel Díaz-Canel's Gratitude Sparks Outrage Among Cubans After Two-Day Blackout

Published on 3/18/2025

Cuba's Power Crisis Continues: Manuel Marrero Promises Recovery Amid Widespread Blackouts
Cuba's Power Crisis Continues: Manuel Marrero Promises Recovery Amid Widespread Blackouts

Published on 3/18/2025

Cuban YouTuber Exposes Harsh Reality of Power Outages in Cuba
Cuban YouTuber Exposes Harsh Reality of Power Outages in Cuba

Published on 2/14/2025

Power Station Felton Disconnects from National Grid: Cuba Faces Increased Blackouts
Power Station Felton Disconnects from National Grid: Cuba Faces Increased Blackouts

Published on 1/31/2025

Cuban Influencer Prioritizes Family Over Criticism: "I Don't Care If the Government Earns $10 from Every Package I Send"
Cuban Influencer Prioritizes Family Over Criticism: "I Don't Care If the Government Earns $10 from Every Package I Send"

Published on 1/21/2025

Cienfuegos Power Plant Fire Causes Significant Damage
Cienfuegos Power Plant Fire Causes Significant Damage

Published on 1/17/2025

Priest in Santiago de Cuba Advocates for Salt-Based Food Preservation: "Forget About Refrigerators"
Priest in Santiago de Cuba Advocates for Salt-Based Food Preservation: "Forget About Refrigerators"

Published on 11/28/2024

Cuba Faces Darkness: Government Enforces 72-Hour Blackouts in the 21st Century
Cuba Faces Darkness: Government Enforces 72-Hour Blackouts in the 21st Century

Published on 11/28/2024

Carnival Celebrations in Havana: A November Uncertainty
Carnival Celebrations in Havana: A November Uncertainty

Published on 11/11/2024

Cuban Comedian Critiques Storm and Country's Turmoil: "Is It Coming or Already Here?"
Cuban Comedian Critiques Storm and Country's Turmoil: "Is It Coming or Already Here?"

Published on 11/4/2024

Protests Erupt in Manicaragua as Citizens Demand Change
Protests Erupt in Manicaragua as Citizens Demand Change

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Mother Highlights Struggle to Cook During Nationwide Blackout: "We're Exhausted"
Cuban Mother Highlights Struggle to Cook During Nationwide Blackout: "We're Exhausted"

Published on 10/20/2024

CNN Journalist Fed Up with Cuba's Blackouts: "I'm Ready to Board a Plane"
CNN Journalist Fed Up with Cuba's Blackouts: "I'm Ready to Board a Plane"

Published on 10/19/2024

SpaceX Achieves Rocket Mid-air Catch as Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts
SpaceX Achieves Rocket Mid-air Catch as Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts

Published on 10/14/2024

Energy Crisis: Over 1,300 MW Shut Down Across Cuba Before 6 PM
Energy Crisis: Over 1,300 MW Shut Down Across Cuba Before 6 PM

Published on 10/1/2024

Sunday Blackouts in Cuba: Another Day of Power Outages Nearing 900 MW
Sunday Blackouts in Cuba: Another Day of Power Outages Nearing 900 MW

Published on 9/15/2024

Ulises Toirac Sheds Light on Cuban Reality: "Mothers Struggling in the Kitchen and Children Unable to Sleep"
Ulises Toirac Sheds Light on Cuban Reality: "Mothers Struggling in the Kitchen and Children Unable to Sleep"

Published on 5/29/2024