Cuba faces second nationwide blackout in a week amid US fuel restrictions
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This marks the second time in a week that Cuba has reported a complete blackout, the first occurring on Monday, as Donald Trump continues to block critical oil shipments from Venezuela.
Cuba’s Ministry of Energy Saturday announced that the island has suffered a second power blackout in less than a week, leaving millions of people without electricity.
“A total disconnection of the National Electric System has occurred. Protocols for restoration are already beginning to be implemented, the ministry said in a post on X".
Se ha producido una desconexión total del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional. Ya comienzan a implementarse los protocolos para el restablecimiento.
— Ministerio de Energía y Minas Cuba 🇨🇺 (@EnergiaMinasCub) March 21, 2026
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