Vicente de la O Levy
Vicente de la O Levy, Energy and Mines Minister, addresses Cuba's power challenges, including plant maintenance, blackouts, fuel shortages, and the ongoing energy crisis.
![Energy Minister Admits Solar Parks Suffered Flood Damage: "Some Panels Were Damaged"]()
Energy Minister Admits Solar Parks Suffered Flood Damage: "Some Panels Were Damaged"
Published on 11/5/2025
![Electricity Restored to 25% of Granma Following Hurricane Melissa, Officials Report]()
Electricity Restored to 25% of Granma Following Hurricane Melissa, Officials Report
Published on 11/3/2025
![Cuban Government Admits "Complex" Challenges in Restoring Power in Eastern Regions Post-Melissa]()
Cuban Government Admits "Complex" Challenges in Restoring Power in Eastern Regions Post-Melissa
Published on 11/3/2025
![Cuban Leader Labels Western and Central Residents as "Privileged" for Having Electricity]()
Cuban Leader Labels Western and Central Residents as "Privileged" for Having Electricity
Published on 10/30/2025
![Vicente de la O Levy: The Architect Behind Cuba's Energy Collapse]()
Vicente de la O Levy: The Architect Behind Cuba's Energy Collapse
Published on 10/22/2025
![Venezuelan Oil Cuts Deepen Cuba's Energy Crisis Amid U.S. Tensions]()
Venezuelan Oil Cuts Deepen Cuba's Energy Crisis Amid U.S. Tensions
Published on 10/11/2025
![Power Company Warns of Up to 18-Hour Blackouts in Santiago de Cuba]()
Power Company Warns of Up to 18-Hour Blackouts in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 10/5/2025
![Cuban Government Sticks to Original Blackout Schedule in Havana Amid Fears of Protests]()
Cuban Government Sticks to Original Blackout Schedule in Havana Amid Fears of Protests
Published on 10/6/2025
![Cuban Government Faces Another Fuel Crisis Amidst Mounting Disbelief]()
Cuban Government Faces Another Fuel Crisis Amidst Mounting Disbelief
Published on 10/4/2025
![Cuban Energy Ministry Addresses Recent Surge in Power Outages]()
Cuban Energy Ministry Addresses Recent Surge in Power Outages
Published on 10/4/2025
![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
![Cuban Government Claims Daytime Blackouts Will Decrease]()
Cuban Government Claims Daytime Blackouts Will Decrease
Published on 9/18/2025
![Cuban Government Struggles to Pay Turkish Power Barges: Only Two Remain]()
Cuban Government Struggles to Pay Turkish Power Barges: Only Two Remain
Published on 9/18/2025
![Power Outage Hits Large Portion of Santiago de Cuba Due to 110kV Line Failure]()
Power Outage Hits Large Portion of Santiago de Cuba Due to 110kV Line Failure
Published on 9/18/2025
![Energy Minister Vows to Address Cuba's Power Struggles by October]()
Energy Minister Vows to Address Cuba's Power Struggles by October
Published on 9/18/2025
![Cuba's Largest Power Plant Faces Six-Month Shutdown for Overhaul]()
Cuba's Largest Power Plant Faces Six-Month Shutdown for Overhaul
Published on 9/13/2025
![Energy Minister to Address National Power Grid Collapse]()
Energy Minister to Address National Power Grid Collapse
Published on 9/11/2025
![Journalist Criticizes Government's Broken Promise on Summer Blackouts]()
Journalist Criticizes Government's Broken Promise on Summer Blackouts
Published on 9/8/2025
![Marrero Praises Guiteras Power Plant Amidst Energy Crisis Concerns]()
Marrero Praises Guiteras Power Plant Amidst Energy Crisis Concerns
Published on 8/29/2025
![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
![Jamaican Medical Students in Cuba Face Same Struggles as Locals]()
Jamaican Medical Students in Cuba Face Same Struggles as Locals
Published on 8/19/2025
![Broken Promises and Endless Blackouts: A New Chapter of Cuban Regime's Failures]()
Broken Promises and Endless Blackouts: A New Chapter of Cuban Regime's Failures
Published on 8/18/2025
![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
![Venezuela Boosts Oil and Fuel Shipments to Cuba Amidst Energy Crisis]()
Venezuela Boosts Oil and Fuel Shipments to Cuba Amidst Energy Crisis
Published on 8/5/2025
![Cuba's Energy Company Begins Solar Battery Installation for Power Stability]()
Cuba's Energy Company Begins Solar Battery Installation for Power Stability
Published on 8/3/2025
![Cuban Government Acknowledges Return to Previous Blackout Levels Following Power Plant Maintenance]()
Cuban Government Acknowledges Return to Previous Blackout Levels Following Power Plant Maintenance
Published on 7/19/2025
![Cuban Government Banks on Solar Parks to Tackle Energy Crisis]()
Cuban Government Banks on Solar Parks to Tackle Energy Crisis
Published on 7/18/2025
![Cuban Minister Acknowledges Continued Blackouts Despite "Feasible Strategy" to Fix Power System]()
Cuban Minister Acknowledges Continued Blackouts Despite "Feasible Strategy" to Fix Power System
Published on 7/15/2025
![Cuban Government Enforces Strict Electricity-Saving Measures to Combat Summer Heat]()
Cuban Government Enforces Strict Electricity-Saving Measures to Combat Summer Heat
Published on 7/8/2025
![Cuban Government Plans More Solar Parks but Admits Oil Shortage Will Persist]()
Cuban Government Plans More Solar Parks but Admits Oil Shortage Will Persist
Published on 7/6/2025
![Cuban Government Admits Fuel Supply Issues from Venezuela]()
Cuban Government Admits Fuel Supply Issues from Venezuela
Published on 6/1/2025
![Cuban Electric Company Aims for "Manageable" Power Outages]()
Cuban Electric Company Aims for "Manageable" Power Outages
Published on 5/30/2025
![Cuba Kept Gas Tanker Anchored for Nearly Four Months Due to Payment Issues]()
Cuba Kept Gas Tanker Anchored for Nearly Four Months Due to Payment Issues
Published on 5/31/2025
![Cuban Leadership Promises Reduced Power Outages by July]()
Cuban Leadership Promises Reduced Power Outages by July
Published on 5/29/2025
![Power System Breakdown: Cuba's Latest Excuse for the Energy Crisis]()
Power System Breakdown: Cuba's Latest Excuse for the Energy Crisis
Published on 5/21/2025
![Extended Power Outages in Cienfuegos: Officials Discuss Circuit Rotation Challenges]()
Extended Power Outages in Cienfuegos: Officials Discuss Circuit Rotation Challenges
Published on 4/14/2025
![Cuban Government Pledges 10,000 MW Solar Power Expansion by 2025]()
Cuban Government Pledges 10,000 MW Solar Power Expansion by 2025
Published on 4/13/2025
![Ciego de Ávila: Cuban Regime Unveils 21.8 Megawatt Solar Park]()
Ciego de Ávila: Cuban Regime Unveils 21.8 Megawatt Solar Park
Published on 4/6/2025
![Cuban Government Realizes Clouds Impact Solar Energy Generation]()
Cuban Government Realizes Clouds Impact Solar Energy Generation
Published on 3/27/2025
![Cuban Citizens Outraged by Díaz-Canel's Controversial Remarks on Nation's Troubles]()
Cuban Citizens Outraged by Díaz-Canel's Controversial Remarks on Nation's Troubles
Published on 3/26/2025
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Shifts Blame for Power Outages: "We Lack Funds"]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Shifts Blame for Power Outages: "We Lack Funds"
Published on 3/25/2025
![Cubans Promised Solar Energy Without Storage Solutions]()
Cubans Promised Solar Energy Without Storage Solutions
Published on 3/25/2025
![Cuban Government Unveils Second Solar Park Amidst Worsening Energy Crisis]()
Cuban Government Unveils Second Solar Park Amidst Worsening Energy Crisis
Published on 3/1/2025
![Energy Minister Assesses Felton Thermoelectric Plant in Holguín]()
Energy Minister Assesses Felton Thermoelectric Plant in Holguín
Published on 2/16/2025
![Cuban Government Vows to Generate 1,200 MW of Solar Power by End of 2025: "This Year Will Be Better"]()
Cuban Government Vows to Generate 1,200 MW of Solar Power by End of 2025: "This Year Will Be Better"
Published on 2/11/2025
![Cuba's Energy Crisis: Guiteras Power Plant and the Nation's Boiling Point]()
Cuba's Energy Crisis: Guiteras Power Plant and the Nation's Boiling Point
Published on 2/11/2025
![Fire at Cienfuegos Power Plant Worsens Cuba's Energy Crisis: "Blackouts Are Here to Stay"]()
Fire at Cienfuegos Power Plant Worsens Cuba's Energy Crisis: "Blackouts Are Here to Stay"
Published on 1/22/2025
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Vows to End Blackouts, But Delays Persist]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Vows to End Blackouts, But Delays Persist
Published on 12/21/2024
![Cuban Leadership Appoints Ramiro Valdés to Head Effort for Stabilizing National Electric Grid]()
Cuban Leadership Appoints Ramiro Valdés to Head Effort for Stabilizing National Electric Grid
Published on 12/20/2024
![Cuban Government's Ambitious Plan to Generate 600 MW of Solar Power by Mid-2025]()
Cuban Government's Ambitious Plan to Generate 600 MW of Solar Power by Mid-2025
Published on 12/19/2024
![Cuban Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to End Power Outages]()
Cuban Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to End Power Outages
Published on 12/18/2024
![Power Outages Exceeding 1,300 MW Expected on Sunday, Intensifying Desperation in Cuba]()
Power Outages Exceeding 1,300 MW Expected on Sunday, Intensifying Desperation in Cuba
Published on 12/16/2024
![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
![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
![Can Cuba's Electrical Grid Recover in Time for Sandro Castro's Birthday Celebration?]()
Can Cuba's Electrical Grid Recover in Time for Sandro Castro's Birthday Celebration?
Published on 12/4/2024
![Nationwide Blackout Leaves Over Half of Cuba Without Mobile Phone Service]()
Nationwide Blackout Leaves Over Half of Cuba Without Mobile Phone Service
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
![Cuban Energy Ministry Updates on Power Grid Restoration Following Widespread Blackout]()
Cuban Energy Ministry Updates on Power Grid Restoration Following Widespread Blackout
Published on 12/4/2024
![Cuban Leader Meets with Russian Oil Giant Zarubezhneft's President]()
Cuban Leader Meets with Russian Oil Giant Zarubezhneft's President
Published on 11/27/2024
![Cuban Government Claims Arrival of Parts for Fidel's So-Called "Energy Revolution" Generators]()
Cuban Government Claims Arrival of Parts for Fidel's So-Called "Energy Revolution" Generators
Published on 11/26/2024
![Cuban Government Claims Solar Energy Will End Daytime Blackouts by 2026]()
Cuban Government Claims Solar Energy Will End Daytime Blackouts by 2026
Published on 11/20/2024
![Electric Company in Holguín Holds "Screw Sorting" Volunteer Event Amidst Daily 15-Hour Blackouts]()
Electric Company in Holguín Holds "Screw Sorting" Volunteer Event Amidst Daily 15-Hour Blackouts
Published on 11/17/2024
![Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael]()
Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael
Published on 11/13/2024
![Earthquakes in Eastern Cuba Leave More Injuries and Damaged Homes]()
Earthquakes in Eastern Cuba Leave More Injuries and Damaged Homes
Published on 11/13/2024
![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
![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
![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
![Imminent Power Outages Loom as Tropical Storm Rafael Approaches Cuba]()
Imminent Power Outages Loom as Tropical Storm Rafael Approaches Cuba
Published on 11/5/2024
![Havana's Electric Company Warns of Increased Emergency Power Outages]()
Havana's Electric Company Warns of Increased Emergency Power Outages
Published on 11/1/2024
![Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Energy Shortfall of Nearly 1,600 MW]()
Power Outages Worsen in Cuba Amid Energy Shortfall of Nearly 1,600 MW
Published on 11/1/2024
![Cuban Energy Minister Warns of Fragile Electrical Grid]()
Cuban Energy Minister Warns of Fragile Electrical Grid
Published on 10/31/2024
![Electric Grid Partially Restored in Havana; Ongoing Issues Persist in Multiple Districts]()
Electric Grid Partially Restored in Havana; Ongoing Issues Persist in Multiple Districts
Published on 10/21/2024
![Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Back Online with Limited Output]()
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Back Online with Limited Output
Published on 10/21/2024
![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
![Cuban Energy Minister Offers Update on Electricity Restoration Efforts]()
Cuban Energy Minister Offers Update on Electricity Restoration Efforts
Published on 10/21/2024
![Cuban Energy Minister Encourages Citizens to Invest in Solar Panels]()
Cuban Energy Minister Encourages Citizens to Invest in Solar Panels
Published on 10/18/2024
![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
![Attempted Theft at Havana Liquefied Gas Sales Point Thwarted]()
Attempted Theft at Havana Liquefied Gas Sales Point Thwarted
Published on 10/12/2024
![Cuban Government Resumes Sale of Liquefied Gas After Settling Supplier Payment]()
Cuban Government Resumes Sale of Liquefied Gas After Settling Supplier Payment
Published on 10/9/2024
![Cuban Government Admits Power Outages to Persist Until 2025]()
Cuban Government Admits Power Outages to Persist Until 2025
Published on 10/8/2024
![Cuban Authorities Deny Arrival of Fuel Tanker in Havana]()
Cuban Authorities Deny Arrival of Fuel Tanker in Havana
Published on 10/5/2024
![Another Turkish Worker Succumbs to Injuries from Havana Bay Fire]()
Another Turkish Worker Succumbs to Injuries from Havana Bay Fire
Published on 10/4/2024
![Turkish Worker Injured in Havana Barge Fire Succumbs to Injuries]()
Turkish Worker Injured in Havana Barge Fire Succumbs to Injuries
Published on 10/4/2024
![Russian Tanker Arrives in Havana Amid Severe Energy Crisis]()
Russian Tanker Arrives in Havana Amid Severe Energy Crisis
Published on 10/2/2024
![Five Turks and One Cuban Remain Hospitalized After Havana Barge Fire]()
Five Turks and One Cuban Remain Hospitalized After Havana Barge Fire
Published on 9/28/2024
![Cuban Government Reports on Fire at Turkish Floating Power Plant in Havana Bay]()
Cuban Government Reports on Fire at Turkish Floating Power Plant in Havana Bay
Published on 9/27/2024
![Fire in Havana Bay Injures Eight Workers]()
Fire in Havana Bay Injures Eight Workers
Published on 9/26/2024
![Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage]()
Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage
Published on 9/24/2024
![National Power Grid on the Brink: From 22,000 Tubes to Hundreds of Millions of Screws and Bolts]()
National Power Grid on the Brink: From 22,000 Tubes to Hundreds of Millions of Screws and Bolts
Published on 9/24/2024
![Slight Improvement in National Power System: Blackouts to Reach "Only" 800 MW]()
Slight Improvement in National Power System: Blackouts to Reach "Only" 800 MW
Published on 9/21/2024
![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
![Cuban Government Pledges to Activate Two Solar Parks by 2024]()
Cuban Government Pledges to Activate Two Solar Parks by 2024
Published on 9/19/2024
![Bread Dough Trays Transported Through Santiago de Cuba Streets]()
Bread Dough Trays Transported Through Santiago de Cuba Streets
Published on 9/19/2024
![Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba]()
Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 9/19/2024
![Today's Top News from Cuba: September 19, 2024]()
Today's Top News from Cuba: September 19, 2024
Published on 9/19/2024
![Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"]()
Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"
Published on 9/18/2024
![Cuban Government Claims Progress with Economic Measures Amid Ongoing Struggles]()
Cuban Government Claims Progress with Economic Measures Amid Ongoing Struggles
Published on 9/18/2024
![Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities]()
Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities
Published on 9/11/2024
![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
![Cuba Faces Massive Power Outages as Electrical Grid Crumbles]()
Cuba Faces Massive Power Outages as Electrical Grid Crumbles
Published on 9/10/2024
![Three Thermoelectric Units Down, 725 MW Deficit Expected During Peak Hours on Saturday]()
Three Thermoelectric Units Down, 725 MW Deficit Expected During Peak Hours on Saturday
Published on 9/7/2024
![Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"]()
Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"
Published on 9/6/2024
![Power Outages Expected Friday Due to 715 MW Deficit During Peak Hours]()
Power Outages Expected Friday Due to 715 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Published on 9/6/2024
![Increasing Electricity Consumption in Cuba Attributed to Small Businesses and Air Conditioners, Says Energy Minister]()
Increasing Electricity Consumption in Cuba Attributed to Small Businesses and Air Conditioners, Says Energy Minister
Published on 9/5/2024
![Government's Plan to Prevent Summer Blackouts Fails, Admits Energy Minister]()
Government's Plan to Prevent Summer Blackouts Fails, Admits Energy Minister
Published on 9/5/2024
![Cuban Government Vows to Generate One Minute of Electricity Without Imported Fuel by 2025]()
Cuban Government Vows to Generate One Minute of Electricity Without Imported Fuel by 2025
Published on 9/5/2024
![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 Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises]()
Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises
Published on 7/21/2024
![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
![Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks]()
Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks
Published on 7/16/2024
![Cuban Electric Union Reports Increased Power Outages Due to Over 600 MW Deficit]()
Cuban Electric Union Reports Increased Power Outages Due to Over 600 MW Deficit
Published on 7/13/2024
![Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance]()
Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance
Published on 7/12/2024
![Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply]()
Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply
Published on 7/12/2024
![Fire Contained at Fuel Tank of Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant]()
Fire Contained at Fuel Tank of Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant
Published on 6/14/2024
![Promises of Fewer Power Outages This Summer: Cuba’s Electric Union Makes a Commitment]()
Promises of Fewer Power Outages This Summer: Cuba’s Electric Union Makes a Commitment
Published on 6/14/2024
![Power Outage Crisis in Cuba Worsens Due to Felton Plant Boiler Malfunction]()
Power Outage Crisis in Cuba Worsens Due to Felton Plant Boiler Malfunction
Published on 6/13/2024
![Cuban Woman Gives a Unique Twist to The Little Mermaid: "On This Island Surrounded by Water, You Can't Even Find Salt"]()
Cuban Woman Gives a Unique Twist to The Little Mermaid: "On This Island Surrounded by Water, You Can't Even Find Salt"
Published on 6/6/2024
![Cubans Face Continued Salt Shortage Due to Transport Issues]()
Cubans Face Continued Salt Shortage Due to Transport Issues
Published on 6/5/2024
![CUPET Announces Resumption of Liquefied Gas Sales in Cuba]()
CUPET Announces Resumption of Liquefied Gas Sales in Cuba
Published on 6/1/2024
![Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend]()
Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend
Published on 5/26/2024
![Energy Minister on Cuba's Blackouts: "They Are Bearable"]()
Energy Minister on Cuba's Blackouts: "They Are Bearable"
Published on 5/21/2024
![Energy and Mines Minister on Cuba's Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance: "We're Playing It Safe"]()
Energy and Mines Minister on Cuba's Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance: "We're Playing It Safe"
Published on 5/20/2024
