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Cuba Faces Prolonged Blackouts After Major Power Grid Failure
12/4/2025
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Story summary
- The partial collapse of Cuba's electrical grid on December 3, 2025 left Havana and much of western Cuba without power for nearly 12 hours.
- A transmission-line failure triggered the outage, affecting millions and prompting a gradual restoration.
- Officials warn that ongoing generation deficits will cause continued blackouts even after power is restored.
- Crude and fuel imports have dropped significantly in 2025, worsening the energy shortage.
