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Cuba Power Outages

Cuba faces significant power outages, sometimes exceeding 1,000 MW, causing widespread disruption. Authorities and state journalists advocate for equitable blackouts.

Roberto Morales Ojeda Urges Embracing "Opportunities" While Cubans Reply: "No One Wants to Study to Go Hungry"
Roberto Morales Ojeda Urges Embracing "Opportunities" While Cubans Reply: "No One Wants to Study to Go Hungry"

Published on 11/18/2025

Worsening Power Outages in Cuba Due to New Electrical System Failures
Worsening Power Outages in Cuba Due to New Electrical System Failures

Published on 11/4/2025

The Once Bustling Carlos III Shopping Center in Havana Now Stands Empty
The Once Bustling Carlos III Shopping Center in Havana Now Stands Empty

Published on 10/27/2025

Unexpected Shutdown of Unit 3 at Céspedes Power Plant: "Investigation Underway"
Unexpected Shutdown of Unit 3 at Céspedes Power Plant: "Investigation Underway"

Published on 10/26/2025

Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Temporarily Reduced Output for Switch Replacement
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Temporarily Reduced Output for Switch Replacement

Published on 10/24/2025

Cuba Faces Severe Power Outages: Deficit Exceeds 1,800 MW Again
Cuba Faces Severe Power Outages: Deficit Exceeds 1,800 MW Again

Published on 10/21/2025

Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Status Updated After Technical Glitch
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Status Updated After Technical Glitch

Published on 10/7/2025

Cuba's Harsh Reality: Fever, Hunger, and Power Outages Exposed in Unlikely Places
Cuba's Harsh Reality: Fever, Hunger, and Power Outages Exposed in Unlikely Places

Published on 10/6/2025

Unit 3 of Santa Cruz Thermoelectric Plant Goes Offline Amid Emergency
Unit 3 of Santa Cruz Thermoelectric Plant Goes Offline Amid Emergency

Published on 10/5/2025

Electricity Crisis in Cuba: Weekend Marked by Severe Power Outages
Electricity Crisis in Cuba: Weekend Marked by Severe Power Outages

Published on 9/28/2025

Lis Cuesta Embarks on Cultural Management Journey at Cuba's ISA
Lis Cuesta Embarks on Cultural Management Journey at Cuba's ISA

Published on 9/20/2025

Thermoelectric Plants in Mariel and Cienfuegos Rejoin National Power Grid
Thermoelectric Plants in Mariel and Cienfuegos Rejoin National Power Grid

Published on 9/14/2025

Major Power Disruption as Cienfuegos' Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Plant Shuts Down
Major Power Disruption as Cienfuegos' Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Plant Shuts Down

Published on 9/12/2025

Cuban Woman Defends Herself Against Criticism for Wearing Gold Chain in the U.S. While Her Daughters Live in Cuba
Cuban Woman Defends Herself Against Criticism for Wearing Gold Chain in the U.S. While Her Daughters Live in Cuba

Published on 9/13/2025

Cuban Electric Company Refutes Allegations of Inciting Street Protests
Cuban Electric Company Refutes Allegations of Inciting Street Protests

Published on 9/10/2025

Lis Cuesta Sparks Outrage with Religious Message Amid Cuban Crisis
Lis Cuesta Sparks Outrage with Religious Message Amid Cuban Crisis

Published on 9/10/2025

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

Cubans Express Outrage Over Government's Broken Promise of "Four-Hour Daily Blackouts"
Cubans Express Outrage Over Government's Broken Promise of "Four-Hour Daily Blackouts"

Published on 8/21/2025

Cuba Faces Another Day of Widespread Blackouts Amidst Over 2,000 MW Deficit
Cuba Faces Another Day of Widespread Blackouts Amidst Over 2,000 MW Deficit

Published on 8/7/2025

The Return of the Guiteras Power Plant: Genuine Restart or Temporary Relief?
The Return of the Guiteras Power Plant: Genuine Restart or Temporary Relief?

Published on 8/2/2025

Lázaro Guerra Warns: "Repairs on Guiteras Won't Ensure Perfect Operation"
Lázaro Guerra Warns: "Repairs on Guiteras Won't Ensure Perfect Operation"

Published on 7/31/2025

Damaged Pipes Discovered at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant
Damaged Pipes Discovered at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 8/2/2025

"War Machine": Los Morenos de la Risa Respond to Military Video with Humor
"War Machine": Los Morenos de la Risa Respond to Military Video with Humor

Published on 7/29/2025

Cuba's Primary Thermoelectric Plant Remains Offline with No Clear Restart Date
Cuba's Primary Thermoelectric Plant Remains Offline with No Clear Restart Date

Published on 7/18/2025

Cuban Woman in the U.S. Reflects on Cuba Trip: "My Family is There, But I'd Rather Not Return"
Cuban Woman in the U.S. Reflects on Cuba Trip: "My Family is There, But I'd Rather Not Return"

Published on 7/8/2025

Power Deficit Exceeds 1600 MW: Cuba Faces Ongoing Blackouts with No Clear Solutions
Power Deficit Exceeds 1600 MW: Cuba Faces Ongoing Blackouts with No Clear Solutions

Published on 6/15/2025

University Lecturer in Cienfuegos Accused of Threatening Medical Students After Protest
University Lecturer in Cienfuegos Accused of Threatening Medical Students After Protest

Published on 6/4/2025

Power Outages Surge in Cuba Following Energas Boca de Jaruco Shutdown: What We Know So Far
Power Outages Surge in Cuba Following Energas Boca de Jaruco Shutdown: What We Know So Far

Published on 6/3/2025

Salvadoran Boyfriend's First Night in Cuba: A Power Outage Surprise Awaits
Salvadoran Boyfriend's First Night in Cuba: A Power Outage Surprise Awaits

Published on 5/29/2025

Anticipated Reconnection of Guiteras Power Plant to Cuba's National Grid
Anticipated Reconnection of Guiteras Power Plant to Cuba's National Grid

Published on 5/23/2025

Power Outages and Ice Shortages Stall Red Snapper Fishing in Niquero, Granma
Power Outages and Ice Shortages Stall Red Snapper Fishing in Niquero, Granma

Published on 5/24/2025

Cuba Faces Severe Power Outages Due to Energy Shortfall Exceeding 1,400 MW
Cuba Faces Severe Power Outages Due to Energy Shortfall Exceeding 1,400 MW

Published on 5/3/2025

Lighting Charcoal with Plastic: A Cuban's Ingenious Solution Amid Power Outages
Lighting Charcoal with Plastic: A Cuban's Ingenious Solution Amid Power Outages

Published on 4/19/2025

Provincial Broadcast Blackout in Matanzas: Cubans Challenge the Regime with Bold Responses
Provincial Broadcast Blackout in Matanzas: Cubans Challenge the Regime with Bold Responses

Published on 3/6/2025

Belissa Cruz Faces Backlash for Solar Generator Ad Amidst Cuba's Power Outages
Belissa Cruz Faces Backlash for Solar Generator Ad Amidst Cuba's Power Outages

Published on 2/25/2025

Cuba Struggles in Darkness as UNE Boasts About Visible Solar Panels
Cuba Struggles in Darkness as UNE Boasts About Visible Solar Panels

Published on 2/20/2025

U.S. Embassy Issues Warning to Americans About Severe Power Outages in Cuba
U.S. Embassy Issues Warning to Americans About Severe Power Outages in Cuba

Published on 2/15/2025

Update on the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant's Performance After Rejoining the National Grid
Update on the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant's Performance After Rejoining the National Grid

Published on 2/11/2025

Technical Setback at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Delays Its Integration into the National Electric Grid
Technical Setback at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Delays Its Integration into the National Electric Grid

Published on 2/7/2025

Cubans Outraged Amid Uncertainty Over Repairs at Guiteras Power Plant
Cubans Outraged Amid Uncertainty Over Repairs at Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 2/6/2025

Power Outages in Cuba: Guiteras Power Plant Disconnects from National Grid Again
Power Outages in Cuba: Guiteras Power Plant Disconnects from National Grid Again

Published on 2/4/2025

Cuba's Year-End News: New Import Vehicle Prices, Dollar Reaches 304 Pesos in Informal Market, Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada Goes into Exile
Cuba's Year-End News: New Import Vehicle Prices, Dollar Reaches 304 Pesos in Informal Market, Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada Goes into Exile

Published on 1/1/2025

Mentepollo Delivers Hilarious Response to Trump's Threat Against Cuba
Mentepollo Delivers Hilarious Response to Trump's Threat Against Cuba

Published on 12/12/2024

Guiteras Power Plant Remains Unharmed After System Disconnect, Says Electric Union
Guiteras Power Plant Remains Unharmed After System Disconnect, Says Electric Union

Published on 12/4/2024

Six Reasons to Rethink a Trip to Cuba This Holiday Season
Six Reasons to Rethink a Trip to Cuba This Holiday Season

Published on 12/3/2024

Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Young Student in Matanzas
Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Young Student in Matanzas

Published on 12/2/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Exceed Expectations Once Again
Power Outages in Cuba Exceed Expectations Once Again

Published on 12/1/2024

Cuba Faces Widespread Power Outages: 1,399 MW Shortfall Expected on Monday
Cuba Faces Widespread Power Outages: 1,399 MW Shortfall Expected on Monday

Published on 11/18/2024

Bicitaxi Battery Fire Halts Traffic on Ciego de Ávila Avenue
Bicitaxi Battery Fire Halts Traffic on Ciego de Ávila Avenue

Published on 11/15/2024

Cienfuegos Power Plant Block 4 Returns to Operation After Repairs
Cienfuegos Power Plant Block 4 Returns to Operation After Repairs

Published on 11/4/2024

Cuban Women Share Harrowing Escape from Flooded Homes in San Antonio del Sur During Hurricane Oscar
Cuban Women Share Harrowing Escape from Flooded Homes in San Antonio del Sur During Hurricane Oscar

Published on 10/26/2024

13-Year-Old Girl in Cuba Dies After Receiving Spoiled Insulin Amid Blackouts
13-Year-Old Girl in Cuba Dies After Receiving Spoiled Insulin Amid Blackouts

Published on 10/23/2024

Cuba Faces Intensified Power Outages: Cienfuegos Power Plant Disconnects from National Grid
Cuba Faces Intensified Power Outages: Cienfuegos Power Plant Disconnects from National Grid

Published on 10/15/2024

Gerardo Hernández Urges CDR Members to Battle on Social Media: "Today's Bombs Are More Subtle"
Gerardo Hernández Urges CDR Members to Battle on Social Media: "Today's Bombs Are More Subtle"

Published on 10/1/2024

Gerardo Hernández Praises "Talented Patriot" Arnaldo Rodríguez on His Birthday
Gerardo Hernández Praises "Talented Patriot" Arnaldo Rodríguez on His Birthday

Published on 9/26/2024

Díaz-Canel Promises Light for Cubans by Year's End
Díaz-Canel Promises Light for Cubans by Year's End

Published on 9/16/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Due to 665 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages in Cuba Due to 665 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 9/4/2024

Six Thermoelectric Units Down, Over 600 MW Power Outages in Cuba
Six Thermoelectric Units Down, Over 600 MW Power Outages in Cuba

Published on 9/3/2024

Cuba Faces Extended Power Outages Through Sunday
Cuba Faces Extended Power Outages Through Sunday

Published on 8/21/2024

Cuban Electric Company Predicts Another Day of Major Power Outages
Cuban Electric Company Predicts Another Day of Major Power Outages

Published on 8/18/2024

Cuba Endures Unexpected Power Outages Exceeding Planned Levels on Wednesday
Cuba Endures Unexpected Power Outages Exceeding Planned Levels on Wednesday

Published on 8/15/2024

Mother Alleges Medical Negligence in Holguín, Forced to Provide Own Supplies for Son's Treatment
Mother Alleges Medical Negligence in Holguín, Forced to Provide Own Supplies for Son's Treatment

Published on 8/8/2024

Power Outages Plague Cuba This Summer Despite Government Promises
Power Outages Plague Cuba This Summer Despite Government Promises

Published on 8/3/2024

Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts
Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts

Published on 7/24/2024

Young Man Assaulted in Holguín to Begin Rehabilitation with Device to Help Him Stand
Young Man Assaulted in Holguín to Begin Rehabilitation with Device to Help Him Stand

Published on 7/6/2024

Restart Process Initiated at Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant
Restart Process Initiated at Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant

Published on 6/29/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba Due to Shortage of Over 1000 MW This Friday
Power Outages Expected in Cuba Due to Shortage of Over 1000 MW This Friday

Published on 6/28/2024

Fathers' Day in Cuba Expected to See Fewer Power Outages
Fathers' Day in Cuba Expected to See Fewer Power Outages

Published on 6/16/2024

Cuba Struggles with 968 MW Power Outages Amid Promised Improvements
Cuba Struggles with 968 MW Power Outages Amid Promised Improvements

Published on 6/15/2024

Authorities in Havana Deny Youth Deaths in Violent Brawl at Finca de los Monos
Authorities in Havana Deny Youth Deaths in Violent Brawl at Finca de los Monos

Published on 6/9/2024

Union Electrica Predicts 550 MW Power Outages for Saturday in Cuba
Union Electrica Predicts 550 MW Power Outages for Saturday in Cuba

Published on 6/8/2024

Lázaro Guerra Promoted to Higher Position within Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines
Lázaro Guerra Promoted to Higher Position within Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines

Published on 6/4/2024

Seven Minutes of Light at Dawn: State Journalist Advocates for Equal Blackouts
Seven Minutes of Light at Dawn: State Journalist Advocates for Equal Blackouts

Published on 5/20/2024

Cuba Faces Another Week of Nearly 1,000 MW Power Outages
Cuba Faces Another Week of Nearly 1,000 MW Power Outages

Published on 5/20/2024