Cuba Blackouts Expose Agony Amidst Geopolitical Struggle
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage of the year, highlighting ongoing struggles with electricity supply exacerbated by a US oil blockade. This latest blackout, described as an “agony” by residents, compounded existing severe, multi-day power cuts implemented to conserve dwindling fuel. The impoverished island’s aging power infrastructure, heavily reliant on fuel, is further strained by sanctions and limited oil imports, pushing Cuba closer to a humanitarian crisis despite investments in solar energy.
John Q. Hosedrinker