On Friday, the José Martí International Airport in Havana was enveloped in darkness due to a widespread blackout that has gripped Cuba for several hours. Despite this, the regime claims that flights can continue to land smoothly, thanks to backup generators.
In a statement, the Cuban Aviation Corporation (CACSA) assured that the nation's international airports, along with their services and systems, have power backups to ensure airplane operations remain unaffected. "All 10 international airports in the country have energy backup to guarantee full services to aircraft," the statement emphasized.
Cuban filmmaker Manuel A. Rodríguez Yong shared photos on his X account (formerly known as Twitter), depicting the José Martí International Terminal without electricity. "Cuba at a standstill. Another historic massive blackout, yet not the first occurrence. Even the José Martí International Airport in #Havana is not spared," he posted.
The images circulating on social media have sparked concern among users, who question whether the energy reserves are adequate to maintain operations during extended electrical failures. The Cuban government has not provided a timeline for when the power will be restored.
This incident underscores the ongoing energy crisis that has plunged the country into frequent blackouts, impacting not only the populace but also essential infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, and public service centers. The crisis reached a critical point on Friday, triggered by the collapse of the country's main thermoelectric plant, the Antonio Guiteras.