The Unending Blackout: A Crisis Exposed by Cuba's Power Grid Collapse Cuba's latest power grid collapse is a stark reminder of the long term consequences of economic sanctions and neglect.
For months, millions of Cubans have faced regular blackouts lasting over 30 hours at a time, severely impacting basic activities like cooking, water supply, and internet access.
The recent blackout, which left millions without electricity for the sixth time this year, is part of a larger pattern since January when President Trump's energy blockade was imposed on Cuba.