Cuba's Power Crisis: Darkness Spreads Across Half the Island

Cubas western half, including Havana, faced a massive power outage, exacerbating the islands chronic electricity issues. The outage, caused by a transmission line failure, disrupted power for millions, affecting water services and businesses. This incident follows recent peak-hour power shortages and a nationwide blackout last September, all attributed to outdated infrastructure and fuel scarcity. Cubas economic crisis, worsened by the pandemic and sanctions, further strains its infrastructure. The eastern half of the island also faces power outages due to Hurricane Melissa, painting a grim picture of Cubas energy situation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.