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Cuba Continues to Experience Power Outages Due to Over 1,500 MW Deficit
Cuba Continues to Experience Power Outages Due to Over 1,500 MW Deficit

Published on 12/10/2024

Gasoline Prices in Cuba: Activist Highlights Black Market Rates Reaching 700 Pesos per Liter
Gasoline Prices in Cuba: Activist Highlights Black Market Rates Reaching 700 Pesos per Liter

Published on 12/9/2024

Massive Power Outages Disrupt Cuba Over the Weekend
Massive Power Outages Disrupt Cuba Over the Weekend

Published on 12/8/2024

How Safe Are Cuban Airports?
How Safe Are Cuban Airports?

Published on 12/8/2024

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

Cuban Government Assures Hotels Have Uninterrupted Power Supply
Cuban Government Assures Hotels Have Uninterrupted Power Supply

Published on 12/6/2024

Camagüey University Halts Classes Amid Energy Crisis
Camagüey University Halts Classes Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 12/5/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amid Severe Power Generation Shortfalls
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amid Severe Power Generation Shortfalls

Published on 12/5/2024

Restoration of Cuba's National Electric System Announced After Third Major Blackout
Restoration of Cuba's National Electric System Announced After Third Major Blackout

Published on 12/5/2024

Cuba Endures Three Nationwide Blackouts in Less Than Two Months
Cuba Endures Three Nationwide Blackouts in Less Than Two Months

Published on 12/5/2024

Restart of Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Aims to Ease Cuba's Power Crisis
Restart of Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Aims to Ease Cuba's Power Crisis

Published on 12/4/2024

Flights, Buses, and Trains Keep Running Amid Cuba's Widespread Power Outage
Flights, Buses, and Trains Keep Running Amid Cuba's Widespread Power Outage

Published on 12/4/2024

Güines Records Coldest Nighttime Temperature Across Cuba
Güines Records Coldest Nighttime Temperature Across Cuba

Published on 12/4/2024

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

Art Critic on Latest Massive Blackout in Cuba: "The Only Thing Not Collapsing Is the Government"
Art Critic on Latest Massive Blackout in Cuba: "The Only Thing Not Collapsing Is the Government"

Published on 12/4/2024

Havana Airport Remains Operational Despite Widespread Power Outage in Cuba
Havana Airport Remains Operational Despite Widespread Power Outage in Cuba

Published on 12/4/2024

Powerless Dawn in Cuba: A Day of Spiritual Significance Darkened by Electricity Outage
Powerless Dawn in Cuba: A Day of Spiritual Significance Darkened by Electricity Outage

Published on 12/4/2024

Ulises Toirac Contemplates Being a Surprise Guest at Sandro Castro's Party
Ulises Toirac Contemplates Being a Surprise Guest at Sandro Castro's Party

Published on 12/4/2024

Outrage as Cuba Faces Third Major Blackout: "A Different Kind of Collapse is Needed"
Outrage as Cuba Faces Third Major Blackout: "A Different Kind of Collapse is Needed"

Published on 12/4/2024

Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackout as Guiteras Power Plant Fails Again
Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackout as Guiteras Power Plant Fails Again

Published on 12/4/2024

Cuba Braces for Severe Power Outages Amid Massive Electricity Shortfall Predicted for Tuesday
Cuba Braces for Severe Power Outages Amid Massive Electricity Shortfall Predicted for Tuesday

Published on 12/3/2024

Power Restored in Guantánamo and Santiago: Ongoing Outages Due to Generation Shortfall
Power Restored in Guantánamo and Santiago: Ongoing Outages Due to Generation Shortfall

Published on 12/2/2024

Decree 110/2024: Assessing Its Broader Impact on Cuban Society
Decree 110/2024: Assessing Its Broader Impact on Cuban Society

Published on 11/29/2024

Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Due to Major Power Deficit
Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Due to Major Power Deficit

Published on 11/28/2024

Cuban Government Introduces Emergency Power Outage Plan with Potential 72-Hour Blackouts
Cuban Government Introduces Emergency Power Outage Plan with Potential 72-Hour Blackouts

Published on 11/27/2024

Thermoelectric Plant Guiteras Temporarily Disconnected for Technical Adjustments After Synchronization
Thermoelectric Plant Guiteras Temporarily Disconnected for Technical Adjustments After Synchronization

Published on 11/24/2024

Cuba Endures Extended Blackouts Due to Over 1,700 MW Power Shortfall
Cuba Endures Extended Blackouts Due to Over 1,700 MW Power Shortfall

Published on 11/21/2024

Havana Declares Power Outages as "Emergency Measures"
Havana Declares Power Outages as "Emergency Measures"

Published on 11/21/2024

Electric Company in Santiago de Cuba Offers Mere 5 Hours of Power Daily: "It Could Be Less"
Electric Company in Santiago de Cuba Offers Mere 5 Hours of Power Daily: "It Could Be Less"

Published on 11/18/2024

Government Limits Santiago de Cuba to Just Four Hours of Electricity Daily
Government Limits Santiago de Cuba to Just Four Hours of Electricity Daily

Published on 11/18/2024

First High-Voltage Tower Reinstalled After Hurricane Rafael's Destruction in Artemisa
First High-Voltage Tower Reinstalled After Hurricane Rafael's Destruction in Artemisa

Published on 11/16/2024

Cuba Faces Widespread Power Outages Amid Severe Energy Deficit
Cuba Faces Widespread Power Outages Amid Severe Energy Deficit

Published on 11/16/2024

Havana Power Company Announces "Emergency" Blackouts Lasting Up to 5 Hours
Havana Power Company Announces "Emergency" Blackouts Lasting Up to 5 Hours

Published on 11/14/2024

Endless Power Outages Plague Cuba as Electrical Grid Faces Major Shortfall
Endless Power Outages Plague Cuba as Electrical Grid Faces Major Shortfall

Published on 11/14/2024

Pinar del Río Restores Power Grid Connection Following Hurricane Rafael
Pinar del Río Restores Power Grid Connection Following Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/12/2024

Energy Crisis in Cuba: Power Outages Expected to Exceed 800 MW
Energy Crisis in Cuba: Power Outages Expected to Exceed 800 MW

Published on 11/11/2024

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

Published on 11/11/2024

Cuban Power Company Predicts Over 700 MW of Blackouts on Sunday
Cuban Power Company Predicts Over 700 MW of Blackouts on Sunday

Published on 11/10/2024

Cuban Prosecutor's Office Confirms Arrests Following Protests Against Prolonged Blackouts
Cuban Prosecutor's Office Confirms Arrests Following Protests Against Prolonged Blackouts

Published on 11/10/2024

Transgender Artist Kiriam Gutiérrez Highlights 96 Hours Without Power or Water
Transgender Artist Kiriam Gutiérrez Highlights 96 Hours Without Power or Water

Published on 11/9/2024

Power Outage Sparks Protests Against Government in Encrucijada
Power Outage Sparks Protests Against Government in Encrucijada

Published on 11/8/2024

Cuban Government Claims National Power Grid is Back Online
Cuban Government Claims National Power Grid is Back Online

Published on 11/8/2024

Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Returns Online After Widespread Blackout
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Returns Online After Widespread Blackout

Published on 11/7/2024

Western Cuban Provinces Face Prolonged Power Outages
Western Cuban Provinces Face Prolonged Power Outages

Published on 11/7/2024

Havana Building Collapse Amidst Hurricane Rafael's Wrath
Havana Building Collapse Amidst Hurricane Rafael's Wrath

Published on 11/7/2024

Widespread Power Outage in Cuba as National Electric System Disconnects
Widespread Power Outage in Cuba as National Electric System Disconnects

Published on 11/6/2024

Cuban Government Plans "Voluntary Power Shutdown" as Hurricane Rafael's Winds Intensify
Cuban Government Plans "Voluntary Power Shutdown" as Hurricane Rafael's Winds Intensify

Published on 11/6/2024

Chinese Company Claims Solar Energy as Cuba's "Ultimate Solution"
Chinese Company Claims Solar Energy as Cuba's "Ultimate Solution"

Published on 11/5/2024

Power Outages in Havana: Electric Company Warns of Over Four-Hour Blackouts Today
Power Outages in Havana: Electric Company Warns of Over Four-Hour Blackouts Today

Published on 11/5/2024

Power Outages on the Rise in Cuba: Seven Thermal Units Offline and Fuel Crisis Looms
Power Outages on the Rise in Cuba: Seven Thermal Units Offline and Fuel Crisis Looms

Published on 11/4/2024

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

Power Company in Santiago Faces Challenges Meeting Outage Schedule Due to Generation Shortfall
Power Company in Santiago Faces Challenges Meeting Outage Schedule Due to Generation Shortfall

Published on 10/30/2024

Non-Governmental Organization Reports Numerous Protests in Cuba Amid Widespread Blackout
Non-Governmental Organization Reports Numerous Protests in Cuba Amid Widespread Blackout

Published on 10/29/2024

Prolonged Power Outages Plague Holguín Residents for Over 11 Hours
Prolonged Power Outages Plague Holguín Residents for Over 11 Hours

Published on 10/28/2024

Havana Residents Face Scheduled Power Outages Until November 3
Havana Residents Face Scheduled Power Outages Until November 3

Published on 10/27/2024

Return to "Normalcy": Cuban Power Outages Near 1,000 MW
Return to "Normalcy": Cuban Power Outages Near 1,000 MW

Published on 10/26/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Electrical Grid Faces Nearly 1,000 MW Deficit Today
Power Outages in Cuba: Electrical Grid Faces Nearly 1,000 MW Deficit Today

Published on 10/26/2024

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Addresses Consular Services Amidst Crisis
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Addresses Consular Services Amidst Crisis

Published on 10/26/2024

Cuban Energy Authorities Clash Over Scheduled Power Outages Amid Denial of Another Blackout
Cuban Energy Authorities Clash Over Scheduled Power Outages Amid Denial of Another Blackout

Published on 10/24/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amidst Generation Capacity Shortfall Despite SEN Synchronization
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amidst Generation Capacity Shortfall Despite SEN Synchronization

Published on 10/23/2024

Cuba Extends Shutdown: Classes and Work Remain Suspended Until October 27
Cuba Extends Shutdown: Classes and Work Remain Suspended Until October 27

Published on 10/23/2024

Miami Exile Coalition Demands Díaz-Canel's Resignation
Miami Exile Coalition Demands Díaz-Canel's Resignation

Published on 10/22/2024

Gas Cylinder Skyrockets to 60,000 Pesos in Ciego de Ávila Amid Energy Crisis
Gas Cylinder Skyrockets to 60,000 Pesos in Ciego de Ávila Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Electric Union Implements Regional Strategy to Maintain Power "Stability" Amid Disconnections
Cuban Electric Union Implements Regional Strategy to Maintain Power "Stability" Amid Disconnections

Published on 10/21/2024

Liuba María Hevia Steps Away from Social Media Amidst Cuba's Power Outage
Liuba María Hevia Steps Away from Social Media Amidst Cuba's Power Outage

Published on 10/21/2024

Another Major Power Outage Hits Cuba as 10 de Octubre Power Plant Experiences "Trip"
Another Major Power Outage Hits Cuba as 10 de Octubre Power Plant Experiences "Trip"

Published on 10/20/2024

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Halts Services Amid Power Crisis
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Halts Services Amid Power Crisis

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Government Halts Cultural Day Festivities Amid Power Outage and Hurricane Threat
Cuban Government Halts Cultural Day Festivities Amid Power Outage and Hurricane Threat

Published on 10/20/2024

Universities in Villa Clara Halt Classes Indefinitely Due to Severe Energy Crisis in Cuba
Universities in Villa Clara Halt Classes Indefinitely Due to Severe Energy Crisis in Cuba

Published on 10/20/2024

Willy Chirino Calls for the Removal of Cuba's Ruthless Regime to End Suffering
Willy Chirino Calls for the Removal of Cuba's Ruthless Regime to End Suffering

Published on 10/20/2024

Cubans Flock to Charge Phones Amid Ongoing Blackout in Havana
Cubans Flock to Charge Phones Amid Ongoing Blackout in Havana

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Attempts to Revive National Power Grid After Another Major Outage
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Attempts to Revive National Power Grid After Another Major Outage

Published on 10/19/2024

Cuban Government Attempts to Restart Antonio Guiteras Power Plant to "Strengthen" National Electric System
Cuban Government Attempts to Restart Antonio Guiteras Power Plant to "Strengthen" National Electric System

Published on 10/19/2024

Cuban Citizens Demand Leaders Step Down and Hand Over the Nation
Cuban Citizens Demand Leaders Step Down and Hand Over the Nation

Published on 10/19/2024

Massive Blackout Paralyzes Cuba: What We Know So Far
Massive Blackout Paralyzes Cuba: What We Know So Far

Published on 10/19/2024

Massive Blackout Hits Cuba: "No Set Time for Power Restoration"
Massive Blackout Hits Cuba: "No Set Time for Power Restoration"

Published on 10/18/2024

Ulises Toirac Foresees Tougher Times Ahead After Marrero's Remarks: "We're Stuck in a Vicious Cycle"
Ulises Toirac Foresees Tougher Times Ahead After Marrero's Remarks: "We're Stuck in a Vicious Cycle"

Published on 10/18/2024

Cuba Faces Unprecedented Power Outages Predicted by UNE for Thursday
Cuba Faces Unprecedented Power Outages Predicted by UNE for Thursday

Published on 10/17/2024

Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall
Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall

Published on 10/16/2024

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

Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Nearly 1,400 MW Deficit
Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Nearly 1,400 MW Deficit

Published on 10/14/2024

Power Outages Exceeding 1,200 MW in Cuba, But Electricity Bills Remain Unchanged
Power Outages Exceeding 1,200 MW in Cuba, But Electricity Bills Remain Unchanged

Published on 10/12/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Exceed 1,300 MW with No Solution in Sight
Power Outages in Cuba Exceed 1,300 MW with No Solution in Sight

Published on 10/9/2024

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

Published on 9/29/2024

Frequent Power Outages in Cuba Due to Significant Generation Deficit
Frequent Power Outages in Cuba Due to Significant Generation Deficit

Published on 9/25/2024

Cuba braces for large-scale blackouts as nearly 1,000 MW shortfall expected today
Cuba braces for large-scale blackouts as nearly 1,000 MW shortfall expected today

Published on 9/24/2024

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Attends Renewable Energy Fair Amid Severe Blackouts
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Attends Renewable Energy Fair Amid Severe Blackouts

Published on 9/21/2024

Prolonged Blackouts Highlight Severe Power Generation Shortfall in Cuba
Prolonged Blackouts Highlight Severe Power Generation Shortfall in Cuba

Published on 9/20/2024

Cuba Faces Escalating Blackouts as Energy Crisis Deepens
Cuba Faces Escalating Blackouts as Energy Crisis Deepens

Published on 9/18/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts Severe Impact for Friday
Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts Severe Impact for Friday

Published on 9/13/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Electric Union Predicts Over 700 MW Shortfall
Power Outages in Cuba: Electric Union Predicts Over 700 MW Shortfall

Published on 9/12/2024

Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE
Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE

Published on 9/11/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts 820 MW Shortfall
Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts 820 MW Shortfall

Published on 9/9/2024

Cuban Electrical Union Warns of Sunday Power Outages
Cuban Electrical Union Warns of Sunday Power Outages

Published on 9/1/2024

Díaz-Canel Dispatches Marrero Cruz to Oversee Repairs at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant
Díaz-Canel Dispatches Marrero Cruz to Oversee Repairs at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 8/31/2024

Repairs at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Reveal Greater Damage Than Expected
Repairs at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Reveal Greater Damage Than Expected

Published on 8/31/2024

Thermal Power Plant Guiteras Faces Delays in Reconnecting to National Grid
Thermal Power Plant Guiteras Faces Delays in Reconnecting to National Grid

Published on 8/29/2024

Cuban Electric Union Struggles Amid Power Generation Deficit
Cuban Electric Union Struggles Amid Power Generation Deficit

Published on 8/27/2024

Power Outages Announced for Monday as Electricity Generation Deficit Rises Again
Power Outages Announced for Monday as Electricity Generation Deficit Rises Again

Published on 8/26/2024

Cienfuegos Power Plant to Gradually Resume Electricity Supply to National Grid
Cienfuegos Power Plant to Gradually Resume Electricity Supply to National Grid

Published on 8/23/2024

Power Outages to Last Two Hours Daily in Havana Amid "Emergency"
Power Outages to Last Two Hours Daily in Havana Amid "Emergency"

Published on 8/22/2024

Record Power Outages Predicted for Cuba This Summer
Record Power Outages Predicted for Cuba This Summer

Published on 8/22/2024

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

Power Outages in Cuba Worsen Daily Life with Cuts Reaching 833 MW
Power Outages in Cuba Worsen Daily Life with Cuts Reaching 833 MW

Published on 8/17/2024

Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Thermoelectric Plant Failures
Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Thermoelectric Plant Failures

Published on 8/10/2024

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

Published on 8/3/2024

Power Outages Continue Relentlessly in Cuba: Nearly 800 MW Shortages Expected During Peak Hours
Power Outages Continue Relentlessly in Cuba: Nearly 800 MW Shortages Expected During Peak Hours

Published on 7/31/2024

Rolling Blackouts Intensify in Cuba Amid Summer Heat Due to Fuel Shortages and "Unexpected Breakdowns"
Rolling Blackouts Intensify in Cuba Amid Summer Heat Due to Fuel Shortages and "Unexpected Breakdowns"

Published on 7/19/2024

Unit 1 of Felton Power Plant Back Online After Breakdown
Unit 1 of Felton Power Plant Back Online After Breakdown

Published on 6/15/2024

Cuba Faces Ongoing Power Outages: Nearly 1,000 MW Deficit
Cuba Faces Ongoing Power Outages: Nearly 1,000 MW Deficit

Published on 6/6/2024

Cuban Power Company Predicts Fewer Blackouts Despite Ongoing Plant Failures
Cuban Power Company Predicts Fewer Blackouts Despite Ongoing Plant Failures

Published on 6/4/2024

Guiteras Power Plant to Reconnect to National Grid "As Soon As Possible"
Guiteras Power Plant to Reconnect to National Grid "As Soon As Possible"

Published on 6/2/2024

Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down Due to Oil Leak
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down Due to Oil Leak

Published on 6/1/2024

Government Limits Nighttime Blackouts in Havana: "Only in Emergencies"
Government Limits Nighttime Blackouts in Havana: "Only in Emergencies"

Published on 5/29/2024

Cienfuegos Erupts in Protests After 12-Hour Blackout
Cienfuegos Erupts in Protests After 12-Hour Blackout

Published on 5/29/2024

Power Outages Forecasted by Cuban Electric Company Due to 650 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages Forecasted by Cuban Electric Company Due to 650 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 5/22/2024