National Electric System Collapse
Explore the turmoil of Cuba's national electric system collapse, highlighting widespread blackouts, public unrest, and resilience amidst ongoing power struggles.
![Father Alberto Reyes Calls for Radical Change in Cuba: "Our Cry Is for Freedom, Not Just Basic Needs"]()
Father Alberto Reyes Calls for Radical Change in Cuba: "Our Cry Is for Freedom, Not Just Basic Needs"
Published on 8/1/2026
![Truck Crash at Power Substation in Cienfuegos Leaves Over 9,000 Without Electricity]()
Truck Crash at Power Substation in Cienfuegos Leaves Over 9,000 Without Electricity
Published on 7/26/2026
![Cubans Mock Gerardo Hernández Amidst July 26th Celebrations with "Blackouts on Every Block, Repression in Every Neighborhood"]()
Cubans Mock Gerardo Hernández Amidst July 26th Celebrations with "Blackouts on Every Block, Repression in Every Neighborhood"
Published on 7/25/2026
![Protests in Guanabacoa Over Power Outages as State Agents Promise Electricity by Saturday]()
Protests in Guanabacoa Over Power Outages as State Agents Promise Electricity by Saturday
Published on 7/17/2026
![Cuban State Radio Host Questions Her Loyalty Amidst Crisis]()
Cuban State Radio Host Questions Her Loyalty Amidst Crisis
Published on 7/12/2026
![Overcrowded Aguilera Jail as 24 Arrested Following Luyanó Protest]()
Overcrowded Aguilera Jail as 24 Arrested Following Luyanó Protest
Published on 7/9/2026
![Cuban Journalist Criticizes Government: "Who Dares Ask Me for More Creative Resistance?"]()
Cuban Journalist Criticizes Government: "Who Dares Ask Me for More Creative Resistance?"
Published on 7/9/2026
![Residents Demand Freedom Amid Power Outages with Protests in Central Havana]()
Residents Demand Freedom Amid Power Outages with Protests in Central Havana
Published on 7/8/2026
![Twelve-Story Building in Santa Clara Faces Five Days Without Power or Water: "How Do You Carry a Bucket Up 12 Floors?"]()
Twelve-Story Building in Santa Clara Faces Five Days Without Power or Water: "How Do You Carry a Bucket Up 12 Floors?"
Published on 7/8/2026
![Cuban Freedom Should Not Rely on "El Cangrejo": A Cuban Woman's Response to Blackout and Raúl Castro's Grandson]()
Cuban Freedom Should Not Rely on "El Cangrejo": A Cuban Woman's Response to Blackout and Raúl Castro's Grandson
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
![Cuban Authorities Claim Guantánamo Is Fully Electrified, "Blackouts Excluded"]()
Cuban Authorities Claim Guantánamo Is Fully Electrified, "Blackouts Excluded"
Published on 6/14/2026
![Over 376,000 in Havana Face Water Supply Crisis]()
Over 376,000 in Havana Face Water Supply Crisis
Published on 5/15/2026
![Energy Crisis Forces Alternative Admission to Pinar del Río's Top Science Institute]()
Energy Crisis Forces Alternative Admission to Pinar del Río's Top Science Institute
Published on 4/27/2026
![Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Shortages as Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Crisis Severity]()
Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Shortages as Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Crisis Severity
Published on 4/16/2026
![Alejandro Palomino Criticizes Power Outages: "Is There Anything Missing from the Cynical View of Resistance?"]()
Alejandro Palomino Criticizes Power Outages: "Is There Anything Missing from the Cynical View of Resistance?"
Published on 3/10/2026
![Residents in Marianao Protest Blackouts by Singing Anthem and Lighting Fires]()
Residents in Marianao Protest Blackouts by Singing Anthem and Lighting Fires
Published on 3/9/2026
![Power Outages Ignite Protests and Pot-Banging Demonstrations in Havana and Matanzas Amid Cuba's Electrical System Collapse]()
Power Outages Ignite Protests and Pot-Banging Demonstrations in Havana and Matanzas Amid Cuba's Electrical System Collapse
Published on 3/7/2026
![Otaola's Message to Cubans Following Gibara Protests]()
Otaola's Message to Cubans Following Gibara Protests
Published on 9/14/2025
![Power Outage Sparks Protests for Freedom in Gibara, Lasting Over a Day]()
Power Outage Sparks Protests for Freedom in Gibara, Lasting Over a Day
Published on 9/14/2025
![Cuban Deputy Tourism Minister Claims Public Support for Varadero Gourmet Festival]()
Cuban Deputy Tourism Minister Claims Public Support for Varadero Gourmet Festival
Published on 9/13/2025
![Cuban Authorities Claim Power Outage Did Not Impact Thermoelectric Plants]()
Cuban Authorities Claim Power Outage Did Not Impact Thermoelectric Plants
Published on 9/12/2025
![Cuba Plunged into Darkness: Government Activates Emergency Microgrids]()
Cuba Plunged into Darkness: Government Activates Emergency Microgrids
Published on 9/11/2025
![Yomil Highlights Cuba's Energy Crisis: "100 Liters of Gasoline in 48 Hours"]()
Yomil Highlights Cuba's Energy Crisis: "100 Liters of Gasoline in 48 Hours"
Published on 3/17/2025
![Felton Makes a Comeback: Nationwide Power Grid Collapse Exposes a Floundering Cuban Government]()
Felton Makes a Comeback: Nationwide Power Grid Collapse Exposes a Floundering Cuban Government
Published on 3/16/2025
![Hurricane Rafael Ravages Homes in Artemisa: "We've Lost Everything"]()
Hurricane Rafael Ravages Homes in Artemisa: "We've Lost Everything"
Published on 11/7/2024
![Despite Power Outages and Shortages, Cubans Continue Camilo Cienfuegos Flower Ritual]()
Despite Power Outages and Shortages, Cubans Continue Camilo Cienfuegos Flower Ritual
Published on 10/28/2024
![Brother and Nephew of Activist Yamilka Lafita Found Safe in San Antonio del Sur]()
Brother and Nephew of Activist Yamilka Lafita Found Safe in San Antonio del Sur
Published on 10/25/2024
![Cuban Man Offers 30,000 Pesos for News About His Family Cut Off in Guantánamo]()
Cuban Man Offers 30,000 Pesos for News About His Family Cut Off in Guantánamo
Published on 10/23/2024
![Limited Electricity: Santiago de Cuba Endures 21-Hour Daily Blackouts]()
Limited Electricity: Santiago de Cuba Endures 21-Hour Daily Blackouts
Published on 10/22/2024
![Power Outage Hits Santiago de Cuba Due to System Instability]()
Power Outage Hits Santiago de Cuba Due to System Instability
Published on 10/21/2024
![Protests Erupt in Manicaragua as Citizens Demand Change]()
Protests Erupt in Manicaragua as Citizens Demand Change
Published on 10/21/2024
![Cuban Activist Reports 52-Hour Power Outage in Havana: "All My Food is Spoiled"]()
Cuban Activist Reports 52-Hour Power Outage in Havana: "All My Food is Spoiled"
Published on 10/20/2024
![Cuba Plunged into Darkness as Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down]()
Cuba Plunged into Darkness as Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down
Published on 10/18/2024
