Power ShiftSunday, March 22, 2026

Cuba Hit by Second Nationwide Blackout Amid US-Imposed Fuel Blockade

Sourced from 4 publications

•Cuba experienced a second nationwide blackout within a week on March 21, 2026.
•The outages highlight Cuba's deteriorating power grid under a US-imposed fuel blockade.
•The frequent blackouts are part of broader shortages including water and fuel.
•Residents face daily challenges as the embargo intensifies existing hardships.
•The US oil blockade is designed to exert pressure on the Cuban government.

Sources

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

Channelnewsasia

Cuba Suffers Second Blackout in a Week Amid Fuel Squeeze

Bloomberg

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

BBC World

Cubans say every day is a struggle for survival as they face blackouts, water an...

CBC

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