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Cuba Experiences Second Nationwide Blackout in One Week
Cuba's national power grid has failed again, resulting in widespread outages and highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges compounded by external pressures.
Editorial Staff
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On March 22, 2026, Cuba faced its second nationwide blackout within a week, exacerbating existing issues within its power infrastructure.
The outages left many areas in complete darkness, necessitating the use of flashlights for navigation.
These blackouts have been attributed to the aging state of the power grid, alongside the impacts of the US oil blockade, which continues to strain energy resources.