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Pedro Camacho

Nationwide Blackout Hits Cuba as Havana Denounces U.S. 'Energy Stranglehold'

An electrician works on the power grid during a nationwide power outage in Havana on July 6, 2026 (Credit: Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP via Getty Images)

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed Monday, leaving the island without power as authorities worked to restore electricity through emergency microgrids serving essential services.

The outage comes amid a worsening energy crisis driven by aging infrastructure and severe fuel shortages, with Cuban officials blaming tightened U.S. sanctions that have sharply reduced oil imports.

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