"The Cuban Ministry for Energy and Mines said that there has been a "total disconnection" from the electricity grid. "The causes are being investigated and protocols for restoration are beginning to be activated," the ministry posted on X. Cuba has been suffering long blackouts as US President Donald Trump's administration blocks Venezuelan oil shipments to the island."
"Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Friday that Cuba had not received oil shipments in three months, and that the country is reliant on solar power, natural gas and thermoelectric plants. Diaz-Canel also said Cuba has held talks with the US regarding its energy and economic crisis."
"Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba. Mexico and Russia are two of Cuba's other oil suppliers. On Friday, Cuba witnessed a violent demonstration amid power cuts and high food prices, with protesters ransacking a building belonging to the ruling Communist Party."
Cuba suffered a total nationwide blackout as the country faces severe energy shortages. The Cuban Ministry for Energy and Mines confirmed the disconnection from the electricity grid while investigating causes and activating restoration protocols. The blackout stems from halted Venezuelan oil shipments, Cuba's primary energy source, following US operations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Trump administration backing of acting President Delcy Rodriguez. Trump has threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, affecting Mexico and Russia. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel reported no oil shipments for three months, forcing reliance on solar power, natural gas, and thermoelectric plants. Recent violent protests erupted over power cuts and food shortages. Cuba is now considering allowing diaspora Cubans, including those in the US, to invest and own businesses.
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