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Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and grid crumbles
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Cuba experienced an islandwide blackout on Monday due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid, affecting nearly 10 million people.
- The state-run Electric Union and Ministry of Energy and Mines are investigating the cause and working to restore electricity, with vital services being prioritized.
- The energy crisis worsened after U.S. sanctions threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries.
- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel blamed the U.S. for attempting to incite social unrest by restricting fuel supplies, praising electrical workers for their efforts amid the crisis.
- Residents expressed frustration and concern over the blackout's impact on daily life, highlighting ongoing challenges with fuel shortages and power rationing.
