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Cuba Faces Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Months After Collapse of Largest Power Plant, Millions Affected

Dec 4, 2024, 12:09 PM

Cuba's national electrical grid has collapsed following a failure at the country's largest power plant, resulting in a nationwide blackout. The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported the disconnection of the national electrical system, marking the third such incident in two months. Millions of Cubans are currently without power due to this latest outage, which has been attributed to ongoing issues in the country's energy sector, including fuel shortages and economic challenges. This blackout comes after similar disruptions earlier, highlighting the fragility of Cuba's electrical infrastructure.