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Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackout Amid Energy Crisis, Talks with U.S.

3/21/2026

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Cuba's energy crisis intensified with a nationwide blackout affecting 11 million residents.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba acknowledged talks with the United States aimed at resolving the situation, though details remain scarce.
The United States tightened its oil blockade, causing severe shortages and public unrest.
Essential services, including healthcare and sanitation, are collapsing, with tens of thousands awaiting surgeries.
The United Nations is discussing potential humanitarian oil deliveries to Cuba.

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Cuba's energy crisis intensified with a nationwide blackout affecting 11 million residents.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba acknowledged talks with the United States aimed at resolving the situation, though details remain scarce.
The United States tightened its oil blockade, causing severe shortages and public unrest.
Essential services, including healthcare and sanitation, are collapsing, with tens of thousands awaiting surgeries.
The United Nations is discussing potential humanitarian oil deliveries to Cuba.