Latin America

Sunday, March 16, 2025

CUBAN authorities worked around the clock to restore pockets of electricity back to the country today. This comes after millions of people were left without power on Saturday after a failure of the nation’s electric grid left the island in the dark the previous night.

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Lazaro Guerra, director of electricity at the ministry, said on national television that power was already being generated to support vital services such as hospitals.

Cuba blames the mounting energy crisis on the illegal US blockade of the country and fresh restrictions from US President Donald Trump, who recently restored the Caribbean island to a list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.

The move by the US makes it almost impossible for the Cubans to purchase basic parts to maintain its antiquated energy infrastructure. The Cuban government is working with China to develop large solar farms in a bid to reduce dependence on its existing oil-fired system.

https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/cuba-restores-pockets-electricity-after-major-power-outage