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Cuba's Latest Blackout Underscores Its Deepening Economic Crisis and Tensions with US

Cuba’s electricity grid failure affects millions, hospitals, and food preservation amid sanctions and halted Venezuelan oil shipments, with only 5% power restored in Havana, officials said.

  • Cuba's aging power grid has led to significant blackouts and daily outages across the island.
  • The government blames the energy crisis on U.S. sanctions and an embargo targeting oil shipments to Cuba.
  • The power outages have disrupted daily life for residents, causing concerns over food spoilage and mobility issues.
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Cuba's latest blackout underscores its deepening economic crisis as Rubio calls for new leadership

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling for "new people in charge" of Cuba as the Caribbean nation experienced its third islandwide blackout in four months. U.S.

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