Cuba energy grid suffers nationwide collapse

La rete elettrica cubana subisce un blackout su scala nazionale


People walk along a darkened street during a power outage as a hotel remains illuminated in the background in Havana, Cuba, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo (Reuters)

HAVANA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Cuba’s energy grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, the energy ministry said in a post to social media, causing a nationwide blackout on the island of about 9 million people.

Cuba’s aging power generation system has been under severe strain from fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. Even when the national grid is online, the island frequently experiences rolling blackouts that leave millions without power.

(Reporting by Dave Sherwood; Editing by Kylie Madry)

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