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Protests in Havana Over Water and Power Shortages as April Begins
Havana neighborhoods report spontaneous protests in early April 2026 due to critical water shortages and persistent blackouts.
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Russia sends second oil tanker to Cuba to ease energy crisis
A second shipment of Russian crude sets sail for the island to break the energy blockade and mitigate the massive blackouts affecting the country.
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Cuba Energy Collapse: Massive Blackouts at Start of April 2026
Fuel shortages and failures in thermal power plants drag Cuba into a new energy collapse this April 1st. More than 60% of the country without power.
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Cuba Blackouts: Deficit of Nearly 2,000 MW Marks a Critical Sunday
The Electric Union (UNE) reports power cuts due to lack of generation for 24 hours, anticipating massive outages for March 29.
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Russian Fuel Arrives in Cuba Amidst Total Energy Crisis
The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin arrives in Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil, offering temporary relief from massive blackouts.
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Cuba Faces Critical Energy Crisis: Blackouts Surpass 1,800 MW
The island is through an unsustainable energy situation with six units out of service and a deficit that punishes the population with prolonged power cuts.
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Nine Thermal Units Out of Service Keeping Cuba Under Blackouts
The energy crisis in Cuba worsens with nine generator units out of service, causing prolonged blackouts across the entire country.
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Twelfth Night of Protests in Cuba: Cacerolazos in Havana and Santiago
Protests in Cuba intensify with cacerolazos in major cities due to blackouts and critical food shortages.
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Russian tankers sail to Cuba with 1 million barrels of oil
The Anatoly Kolodkin and Sea Horse tankers are en route to Cuba, challenging the energy blockade and aiming to halt record-breaking blackouts.
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Cuba Recovers Electricity Slowly After Sixth National Grid Collapse
The national power system begins slow restoration after a total blackout that left 11 million in darkness. The energy crisis worsens.
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Cuba in the Dark: Government Admits Cause of National Blackout Unknown
Cuba suffers its second day of a national blackout after the grid collapse. Authorities have yet to determine the origin of the massive failure.
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Unending Crisis: 20-Hour Blackouts in Cuba Amid 2,300 MW Deficit
Cuba faces an unprecedented energy crisis with power outages exceeding 20 hours in several provinces due to major breakdowns at thermoelectric plants.
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National Blackout in Cuba: 20-Hour Power Cuts and 2,300 MW Deficit
The energy crisis in Cuba worsens this March 11 with blackouts exceeding 20 hours daily. The failure of the Guiteras power plant keeps two-thirds of the...
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Cuba Installs 5,000 Chinese Solar Panels to Tackle Energy Crisis
Cuban government begins deploying 5,000 photovoltaic systems donated by China in health centers and maternity homes to mitigate blackout impacts.
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Pot-Banging in Miramar: Havana Protests Massive Blackouts
Miramar neighbors joined the pot-banging protests on the fourth night of demonstrations in Havana due to the energy crisis and prolonged power cuts.
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Cuba in Chaos: 2000 MW Blackouts Leave the Island in Darkness
Cuba's energy crisis worsens this March 2026 with a record 2000 MW deficit. Two-thirds of the country suffer simultaneous power cuts.
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Protests in Havana: Pot-Banging During 2,000 MW Power Cuts
Discontent grows in Cuba with pot-banging protests in Havana following a record energy deficit of nearly 2,000 MW that keeps the island in darkness.
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Massive Blackout in Cuba: Two-Thirds of the Island in the Dark
A major breakdown in the national power grid leaves seven million Cubans in the dark. The energy crisis of 2026 reaches a critical point.
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Cuba Energy Crisis: 63% of the Island Without Power This Saturday
Cuba's national electrical union reports a critical generation deficit leaving over half of the country in darkness today, March 7, 2026.
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Cuba Plunges into Darkness: Over 70% of the Island Without Electricity
A massive failure at the Antonio Guiteras power plant leaves millions of Cubans without power, deepening the most severe energy crisis in years.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Oil Blockade Triggers Mass Blackouts
The US oil blockade of Cuba causes the worst energy crisis in decades. Mass blackouts, regime pressure, and expectations of increased migration exodus.
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Cuba's Blackouts: Generation Deficit Surpasses 2,000 MW
Cuba faces a critical energy crisis with a deficit of over 2,000 MW, leaving much of the island in the dark this Friday, March 6th.
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Massive Blackout in Cuba: Antonio Guiteras Plant Failure
The Antonio Guiteras power plant suffers critical failure, leaving two-thirds of Cuba without electricity and intensifying the severe energy crisis.
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Cuba in the Dark: Failure at the Guiteras Plant
Two-thirds of Cuba lose electricity after a breakdown at the Antonio Guiteras power plant. Havana and central provinces suffer critical blackouts.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Arrives in Cuba with Fuel Amid Blackouts
The arrival of the Russian tanker Sea Horse on March 5, 2026, promises relief from the 2000 MW deficit and blackouts affecting 64% of the country.
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Cuba Power Crisis: Country in Darkness with a 64% Electricity Deficit
Cuba faces one of the most critical days of 2026 with blackouts affecting 64% of the national territory and a deficit exceeding 2,000 MW.
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80% of Cubans Consider Current Crisis Worse Than the 'Special Period'
A new report reveals that the perception of economic deterioration in Cuba has surpassed the 1990s levels, driven by massive blackouts and record inflation.
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Cuba Power Crisis: Deficit Nears 2,000 MW This March 4
Cuba faces an extreme energy emergency with a projected 1,960 MW deficit, affecting over 60% of the island. Havana reports blackouts lasting over 13 hours.
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Cuba Power Outages: Deficit Surpasses 1,600 MW This March 2
The energy crisis in Cuba persists with a projected deficit of 1,678 MW for peak hours, leaving millions in the dark this Monday.
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Cuba Without Fuel: No Oil Shipments Received So Far in 2026
Energy crisis in Cuba deepens with confirmation that no oil has arrived on the island in 2026. Record blackouts and paralyzed transportation.
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Cuba on the Brink: Energy Deficit Hits Record 65%
The energy crisis in Cuba reaches a critical level in March 2026. Total blackouts in the East and 18-hour cuts mark the total system collapse.
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Canada Sends $8M Emergency Aid to Cuba as Migration Pressure Soars
Canada responds to Cuba's humanitarian crisis with urgent food aid while migration to US surges due to widespread blackouts and shortages.
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Surviving Dark Cuba: A Generation on the Brink of Collapse
Cuban youth face an unprecedented energy crisis. Testimonies reveal the daily survival struggle on an island nearing total collapse.
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Cuba Nears 1,800 MW Deficit: Massive Blackouts on February 26
Cuba's National Electrical Union reported a 1,790 MW deficit this Thursday, plunging most of the island into total darkness.
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Cuba's Tourism on the Brink of Collapse: Empty Hotels and Total Crisis
The Cuban tourism industry hits historic lows. Energy siege and lack of Canadian and Russian flights leave Old Havana and Varadero empty.
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Uninterrupted Blackouts in Cuba: Energy Deficit Reaches 1680 MW
Cuba's Electric Union reports 24-hour power outages and a massive deficit of 1680 MW as the energy crisis worsens across the island.
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Hotels Lit Up, Hospitals in the Dark: Cuba's Two Worlds
Hotel Playa Pesquero promoted beach dinners amid Cuba's power crisis. That same day, a hospital in Sagua de Tánamo reported blackouts 'day and night.'
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Cuba Goes Dark: Satellite Images Show 50% Drop in Nighttime Light
Bloomberg analysis using NASA data reveals Cuban cities have lost up to half their nighttime illumination amid the deepening energy crisis.
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Cuba to Cut Power for 72 Hours to Businesses Breaking Energy Rules
ONURE orders minimum 72-hour blackouts for state and private businesses that fail to meet mandatory energy-saving plans amid deepening crisis.
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Cuba Sets Blackout Record: 64% of Country Without Power
Cuba recorded its worst blackout in history on Tuesday, with 64% of the territory without electricity during peak hours.
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No Cultural Blackout: Cuba Takes Art to the Streets Amid Crisis
As Cuba faces its worst fuel crisis in decades, the country reorganizes cultural life: artists go to neighborhoods and the Book Fair is postponed.
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Guiteras Power Plant Fails Again: Energy Deficit Approaches 2,000 MW
Cuba's largest power unit goes offline due to boiler crack. Blackouts intensify across the island as the energy crisis deepens.