Cuba sees island-wide blackout after power plant failure
CNNOCT 2024
Cuba's energy crisis stems from years of neglect and mismanagement of the country's infrastructure. Recurring blackouts have been problematic since the 1990s because the aging electrical grid hasn't been upgraded. The government's reliance on outdated systems and failure to diversify energy sources has led to the current shortfall.
The energy crisis is a result of external factors beyond Cuba's control. US sanctions and financial persecution have made importing fuel and maintaining infrastructure impossible. The government is doing what it can in the face of Washington's embargo and taking the necessary steps to restore power.
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