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Cuba's Power Grid Collapse Sparks Protests Amid Blockade

3/17/2026

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Cuba's national electric grid collapsed on March 16, 2026, leaving about 10 million people without power.
The oil blockade by the United States has crippled Cuba's aging power infrastructure.
Cuba has received only two small oil vessels this year.
Miguel Díaz-Canel (Cuba's president) confirmed ongoing talks with the United States regarding the blockade.
Protests have erupted, with violence reported, reflecting public frustration over worsening economic conditions.

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Cuba's national electric grid collapsed on March 16, 2026, leaving about 10 million people without power.
The oil blockade by the United States has crippled Cuba's aging power infrastructure.
Cuba has received only two small oil vessels this year.
Miguel Díaz-Canel (Cuba's president) confirmed ongoing talks with the United States regarding the blockade.
Protests have erupted, with violence reported, reflecting public frustration over worsening economic conditions.