Millions of people in Cuba were left without power due to a failure in the nation’s electric grid, marking the fourth blackout in the last six months. The blackout, caused by a substation failure in Havana, disrupted internet and telephone services. President Miguel Díaz-Canel assured that authorities were working to restore stability to the power system. Microsystems were created to gradually restore electricity, with some provinces already receiving power. The outage left many worried about food spoiling in refrigerators, as many Cubans rely on electricity for cooking and food storage.
The economic crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and US sanctions, has led to fuel shortages at power plants and aging infrastructure. Experts believe this is the cause of the frequent electricity disruptions in the country. The latest blackout in February forced authorities to suspend classes and work activities for two days due to a shortage of electricity generation exceeding 50%.
Businesses in Havana remained open during the blackout, some using batteries or small generators to operate. However, concerns about food spoilage and the dark tunnel connecting the city to the outskirts added to the challenges faced by the Cuban people. The ongoing economic crisis, along with the frequent blackouts, has significantly impacted the daily lives of the people in Cuba, who are struggling to cope with the severe challenges they are facing.
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