Cuba Is Going Dark

9 hours ago

Cuba is experiencing its worst electricity crisis in 67 years, with frequent blackouts and a recent 'complete disconnection' of the national grid.
The crisis stems from Cuba's heavy reliance on Venezuelan oil, which was cut off due to U.S. sanctions, leaving the island without alternative fuel sources.
Blackouts are severely impacting daily life, causing food spoilage, water shortages, and disruptions to medical care and surgeries.
Havana, the capital, is also affected, with trash piling up and residents lining up for water at community cisterns.
Tourist areas like Varadero remain powered by generators, creating 'luxury bubbles' while the rest of the country suffers.
Protests have erupted in cities like Morón and Santiago, where residents are frustrated by prolonged blackouts and water shortages.
Cuba's outdated energy system, heavily dependent on oil, leaves it vulnerable to shocks, with no significant oil shipments since January.
The crisis threatens to push Cuba's entire economic system to the breaking point.

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