Once Again, the Entire Island of Cuba Falls Into Darkness as Power Grid Collapses
Deficiencies in food, medication, water, and electricity have rendered life more intolerable for some Cubans.
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Cuba’s electrical grid has deteriorated significantly due to fuel shortages, natural disasters, and an economic crisis. This year, the island’s antiquated oil-fired power plants, already facing difficulties in maintaining electricity supply, encountered a severe crisis when oil shipments from Venezuela, Russia, and Mexico diminished, resulting in several national blackouts over a two-month period.
Source: Electrical Engineering Portal
Live footage here: Reuters (youtube)
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