On Friday, Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed due to the failure of a key substation in Havana, triggering widespread blackouts affecting millions across the island. Most areas of the capital, as well as further provinces, experienced significant power failure, with many relying on generators. The Electric Union reported a severe energy deficit, indicating that about 42% of the national system was offline. This incident follows ongoing electricity shortages, fueled by an aging infrastructure, economic troubles, and natural disasters, leaving residents struggling with essential services including water and food availability.
Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed late on Friday, leading to widespread blackouts in Havana and across the country, affecting millions.
The grid failure follows a series of previous blackouts, exacerbating a fragile energy situation for Cuba amid ongoing economic crises.
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