Cuba's Power Grid Fails Again, Third Nationwide Blackout This March

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Cuba Plunges into Darkness: Third Nationwide Blackout in March Amid Grid Collapse

The National Capitol of Cuba rises amid the city skyline after power outage brought its national electrical grid collapse, , triggering a nationwide blackout and leaving roughly 10-11 million people without electricity. (Image Reuters)

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CNBC TV18•22-03-2026, 06:39

Cuba Plunges into Darkness: Third Nationwide Blackout in March Amid Grid Collapse

•Cuba's power grid collapsed on March 21, causing a total blackout across the island for the third time this month.
•The state-owned Cuban Electric Union reported the outage, with authorities working to restore power.
•Aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and a US-imposed oil blockade are blamed for frequent power disruptions.
•President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated Cuba hasn't received oil from foreign suppliers for three months, producing only 40% of its fuel needs.
•The US energy blockade, initiated by former President Donald Trump, is cited by the Cuban government as a major contributing factor.

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