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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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Unrealistic Goal? Cuba Projects 1% GDP Growth in 2026
Experts and economists question the 1% GDP growth target announced by the Cuban government for 2026, calling it unfeasible given the current crisis.
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Cuban with I-220A Shows Luxury House in Cuba: Sparks Controversy
A Cuban I-220A beneficiary displays properties and vehicles in Cuba while the island faces energy crisis and thousands live in poverty.
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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 Projects Economic Stagnation in 2026: GDP to Barely Grow by 1%
The Cuban government estimates economic growth of 1% for 2026, after failing to meet its targets and facing a severe GDP contraction.
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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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Trump to Cuba: 'Let's reach a deal before it's too late'
Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba by blocking oil tankers while proposing a deal to avoid a humanitarian and migration collapse.
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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 Opens Private Fuel Imports Amid Energy Collapse
Faced with a 2,000 MW deficit and state failure, Cuban private enterprises begin importing petroleum under the oversight of Trump and Díaz-Canel.
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First Humanitarian Ship Arrives in Cuba from Mexico Amid Oil Embargo
The 'Granma 2.0' vessel docked at Havana Harbor with humanitarian aid and medical supplies, defying the worsening energy crisis on the island.
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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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Cuba in Darkness: New Total Blackout for the Second Time in a Week
Cuba's electrical system completely collapsed this Saturday, leaving millions without power during an unprecedented energy crisis.
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Cuba Under Total Blackout for the Second Time This Week
The National Electric System collapses again, leaving millions of Cubans in total darkness. An unprecedented energy crisis continues to shake the island.
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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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First European Humanitarian Aid Convoy Arrives in Cuba
A five-ton shipment of European medical supplies has reached Havana, aimed at mitigating a critical shortage amid heightening tensions with the U.S.
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Cuba Restores Power Grid After Total Blackout
The Cuban government announces the restoration of the power grid after a full blackout, though scheduled cuts continue due to fuel shortages.
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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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Protests in Morón: Young Man Wounded in Clash at Party Seat
Severe incidents in Morón, Ciego de Ávila. A young man was shot in front of the Communist Party headquarters during a night of protests.
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Morón Protests: PCC Seat Set on Fire Amid Serious Repression
Protesters in Morón, Cuba, set fire to Communist Party headquarters amid extreme blackouts. At least one young man reported wounded by gunfire.
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Protests in Morón: Communist Party Seat Under Siege
Cuban government organizes loyalty acts in Morón following protesters' assault on the local Communist Party headquarters amid severe blackouts.
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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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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Arrives in Cuba Defying Trump Sanctions
The Russian tanker Sea Horse arrives in Cuba with 200,000 barrels of fuel, defying Trump sanctions and providing relief for the island's energy crisis.
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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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Chaos at Cuban Airports Amid Critical Fuel Shortage
Cuba's international airports are paralyzed due to a lack of aviation fuel, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of stranded travelers.
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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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Cuba's Fuel Crisis: The 'Effective Blockade' of 2026
Cuba faces an unprecedented energy paralysis following oil supply blockades, affecting basic services and tourism in March 2026.
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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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Mexico's Aid Arrives in Cuba: 1,200 Tons of Food Reach Havana
Two Mexican Navy vessels, Huasteco and Papaloapan, have docked in Havana with critical humanitarian aid amid the worst energy and economic crisis in years.
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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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Zunzún: Cuba President Urges Economic Overhaul Amid Crisis
Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for immediate transformation of Cuba's economic model in March 2026, facing critical power shortages and diplomatic pressure.
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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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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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Cuban Aviation Paralyzed: Airports Without Fuel Until Mid-March
Cuban civil aviation faces an unprecedented crisis. Seven international airports, including Havana, notify lack of fuel for aircraft refueling.
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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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Mexico Sends 1,200 Tons of Aid to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Mexican Navy vessels Papaloapan and Huasteco set sail with beans and powdered milk to alleviate extreme shortages on the island.
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UN Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Paralyzed by Fuel Shortage
Million-dollar UN assistance plans in Cuba are at a standstill due to the energy blockade preventing the distribution of food and basic supplies.
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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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Cuban Hotels Relocate Tourists Amid Massive Energy Crisis
The Cuban government orders the temporary closure of several hotels and the relocation of tourists to save fuel and energy amidst the national collapse.
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Humanitarian Convoy 'Nuestra América' to Reach Havana March 21
International coalition organizes aid convoy by air, sea, and land to deliver food and medicine to Cuba. Greta Thunberg backs initiative.
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China Sends Rice to Cuba but Avoids Oil Commitment
Beijing announces 90,000 tons of rice and $80M in emergency aid, but won't confirm fuel shipments amid U.S. sanctions pressure.