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Cuba's Energy Crisis: 22-Hour Outages Amid U.S. Blockade

4/16/2026

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Cuba faces a severe energy crisis worsened by a U.S. fuel blockade, driving power outages up to 22 hours daily and a humanitarian crisis.
Hospitals have canceled surgeries.
An $8 billion renewable-energy investment could enable 93% of Cuba’s electricity from renewables and reduce imports.
Tourism has been devastated, with attractions closed and international arrivals plummeting by 56% in February.

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Cuba faces a severe energy crisis worsened by a U.S. fuel blockade, driving power outages up to 22 hours daily and a humanitarian crisis.
Hospitals have canceled surgeries.
An $8 billion renewable-energy investment could enable 93% of Cuba’s electricity from renewables and reduce imports.
Tourism has been devastated, with attractions closed and international arrivals plummeting by 56% in February.