Millions of people in Cuba are experiencing a massive blackout, the fourth in the last six months, due to a failure at a substation in Havana. Internet and telephone service have been intermittent since Friday night. The government is working to restore stability to the power system and is using “microsystems” to gradually restore electricity across the country, with some provinces already regaining power.
The blackout is causing concerns for many Cuban families as they depend on electricity to prepare meals, with fears of food spoiling in refrigerators due to the tropical climate. Businesses are open in Havana, some operating on batteries or generators, but residents are worried about the potential loss of food if the blackout continues.
The ongoing blackouts are a result of fuel shortages at power plants and aging infrastructure, including plants that have been in operation for over 30 years. Experts attribute the economic crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and domestic measures, to the power outages and the tightening of sanctions by the United States.
In mid-February, authorities suspended classes and work activities for two days due to a shortage of electricity generation exceeding 50% in the country. As Cubans continue to face these challenges, the government is struggling to address the issues that have led to the ongoing power outages and economic crisis.
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