Cuba Faces Massive Power Outage Affecting Millions Following Grid Failure
Cuba is grappling with a significant power outage affecting over 10 million people due to an aging electrical grid and hurricanes damaging infrastructure.
Overview
Cuba's electrical grid collapsed, leaving over 10 million residents without power. The situation stems from aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, worsened by recent hurricanes. Authorities are working to restore service but uncertainty remains. This outage highlights ongoing issues with electricity generation in Cuba, raising concerns amid an economic crisis. Residents express frustration as they face potential food spoilage and worsening living conditions amid ongoing blackouts in recent months.
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Analysis
- The recent grid collapse in Cuba, affecting over 10 million people, has been attributed to aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, and recovery efforts are underway but uncertain.
- The power outages have been a recurring issue, with three similar incidents occurring at the end of 2024, exacerbated by damage from hurricanes.
- Electricity disruptions are crucial for daily needs in Cuba, impacting cooking, water supply, and increasing hardship during a severe economic crisis.
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The recent power outage in Cuba was triggered by a failure at the Diezmero substation on the outskirts of Havana, which caused a significant loss of generation in western Cuba and led to the failure of the National Electric System.
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