Cuban crisis

Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity

The power outage in Cuba is truly catastrophic. With the entire island plunged into darkness, 10 million people are left without electricity, facing a situation far worse than just a simple blackout. Unlike partial outages where power can be quickly restored, this total blackout poses significant challenges. Power stations require existing power to start up, and careful management is needed to bring the grid back online to prevent further failures.

The Cuban president’s recent broadcast promising energy conservation measures now seems less hopeful in the face of this complete blackout. The island’s infrastructure and fuel supplies are on the brink of collapse, with dependence on external sources like the USSR and Venezuela proving unsustainable.… Continue reading

Cuba admits to massive emigration wave: a million people left in two years amid crisis

The news of a million people leaving Cuba in just two years is staggering. That’s 10% of the total population, a number that is hard to comprehend. It is indicative of a country in crisis, where people are desperate to escape the hardships and uncertainties that they face every day. This mass exodus is not just a brain drain or a usual refugee wave scenario; it is a sign of total collapse.

Having family roots in Cuba, it pains me to see the country in such a dire situation. My family emigrated in the mid-90s, and over the past 30 years, we have lost touch with all our remaining relatives on the island.… Continue reading