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Energy Crisis in Cuba

Exploring Cuba's energy crisis: from blackouts and generator dangers to changes in ministry roles and economic restrictions affecting power systems stability.

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Historical Reliance on Soviet Union, China, and Venezuela, Seeks Independence
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Historical Reliance on Soviet Union, China, and Venezuela, Seeks Independence

Published on 7/20/2026

Noise Pollution Escalates in Sancti Spíritus Amid Blaring Speakers and Engines
Noise Pollution Escalates in Sancti Spíritus Amid Blaring Speakers and Engines

Published on 7/18/2026

Unveiling a New Book on Humberto Solás at Gibara's Festival of Low-Budget Cinema
Unveiling a New Book on Humberto Solás at Gibara's Festival of Low-Budget Cinema

Published on 7/18/2026

Graduation at CUJAE: Over 300 Engineers and 33 Advanced Technicians Enter an Uncertain Future
Graduation at CUJAE: Over 300 Engineers and 33 Advanced Technicians Enter an Uncertain Future

Published on 7/18/2026

Cuban Government Lifts Rice Price Cap
Cuban Government Lifts Rice Price Cap

Published on 7/17/2026

Human Rights Group Cubalex Reports Arrest of Six Individuals Following Anti-Blackout Protest in Guantánamo
Human Rights Group Cubalex Reports Arrest of Six Individuals Following Anti-Blackout Protest in Guantánamo

Published on 7/17/2026

Funeral Procession in Holguín: Woman Transported by Oxen Due to Fuel Shortage
Funeral Procession in Holguín: Woman Transported by Oxen Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 7/13/2026

Residents Demand Freedom Amid Power Outages with Protests in Central Havana
Residents Demand Freedom Amid Power Outages with Protests in Central Havana

Published on 7/8/2026

Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga: Cuban Economic Reforms Aren't Driven by External Pressure
Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga: Cuban Economic Reforms Aren't Driven by External Pressure

Published on 7/3/2026

Private Sector Props Up Cuba's Social Kitchens Amid Government Shortcomings
Private Sector Props Up Cuba's Social Kitchens Amid Government Shortcomings

Published on 7/1/2026

Cuba Celebrates Food Aid as Political Win, Despite Public Skepticism
Cuba Celebrates Food Aid as Political Win, Despite Public Skepticism

Published on 6/26/2026

After Spending $60,000 on a Cuban Mansion, She Now Wants to Flee: "I Made a Huge Mistake"
After Spending $60,000 on a Cuban Mansion, She Now Wants to Flee: "I Made a Huge Mistake"

Published on 6/25/2026

Outrage Erupts Over Video by Foreign Doctor in Havana: "Many Professors Can't Afford to Eat"
Outrage Erupts Over Video by Foreign Doctor in Havana: "Many Professors Can't Afford to Eat"

Published on 6/20/2026

Residents of Regla Protest Daytime Power Outages by Banging Pots
Residents of Regla Protest Daytime Power Outages by Banging Pots

Published on 6/20/2026

Protests with Tire Fires Erupt in San Miguel del Padrón and La Güinera: Unrest Spreads Across Havana
Protests with Tire Fires Erupt in San Miguel del Padrón and La Güinera: Unrest Spreads Across Havana

Published on 6/20/2026

U.S. Dollar Surges 10 Pesos in Hours on Cuba's Black Market, Sets New Record
U.S. Dollar Surges 10 Pesos in Hours on Cuba's Black Market, Sets New Record

Published on 6/14/2026

Díaz-Canel Seeks to Revitalize Tourism: "Exploring New Opportunities with Fresh Partnerships"
Díaz-Canel Seeks to Revitalize Tourism: "Exploring New Opportunities with Fresh Partnerships"

Published on 6/12/2026

Cuban Leader Appeals to Expatriate Investment: "A Chance to Be Economic Stakeholders"
Cuban Leader Appeals to Expatriate Investment: "A Chance to Be Economic Stakeholders"

Published on 6/12/2026

Ulises Aquino Condemns Eduardo del Llano's Mockery of Protests: "What a Shameful Citizen You Are"
Ulises Aquino Condemns Eduardo del Llano's Mockery of Protests: "What a Shameful Citizen You Are"

Published on 6/12/2026

Trump Targets Cuban Energy Sector with New Sanctions on CUPET
Trump Targets Cuban Energy Sector with New Sanctions on CUPET

Published on 6/12/2026

"A Cuban in Spain Shares Emotional Struggle: 'I Was Happier in Cuba'"
"A Cuban in Spain Shares Emotional Struggle: 'I Was Happier in Cuba'"

Published on 6/12/2026

Prime Minister Marrero Pledges Continued Changes in Cuba, Without Altering Socialist Foundations
Prime Minister Marrero Pledges Continued Changes in Cuba, Without Altering Socialist Foundations

Published on 5/21/2026

John Bolton Predicts Cuban Regime's Collapse Within Months: "Cuba Is Not Venezuela"
John Bolton Predicts Cuban Regime's Collapse Within Months: "Cuba Is Not Venezuela"

Published on 5/19/2026

Russia Pledges Political and Material Support to Cuba Amid Crisis and Tensions with the U.S.
Russia Pledges Political and Material Support to Cuba Amid Crisis and Tensions with the U.S.

Published on 5/15/2026

CIA Director Meets with Cuban Intelligence Chief Amid Tensions
CIA Director Meets with Cuban Intelligence Chief Amid Tensions

Published on 5/15/2026

Cuban Foreign Minister Appeals to BRICS for Support Amid Potential U.S. Military Threat
Cuban Foreign Minister Appeals to BRICS for Support Amid Potential U.S. Military Threat

Published on 5/14/2026

Miguel Díaz-Canel Sends Heartfelt Thanks to Putin on Victory Day
Miguel Díaz-Canel Sends Heartfelt Thanks to Putin on Victory Day

Published on 5/9/2026

Mother Returns to Cuba Despite Power Outages, Prioritizing Her Son's Well-Being
Mother Returns to Cuba Despite Power Outages, Prioritizing Her Son's Well-Being

Published on 5/6/2026

Open Letter Urges Díaz-Canel to Consider "Orderly Transition" in Cuba
Open Letter Urges Díaz-Canel to Consider "Orderly Transition" in Cuba

Published on 4/29/2026

Residents of Cárdenas Defy Pressure, Refuse to Sign Government Document
Residents of Cárdenas Defy Pressure, Refuse to Sign Government Document

Published on 4/24/2026

Cuba on High Alert Over U.S. Tensions: "We're Ready to Fight"
Cuba on High Alert Over U.S. Tensions: "We're Ready to Fight"

Published on 4/24/2026

Cuba Open to U.S. Compensation Talks, But With Conditions
Cuba Open to U.S. Compensation Talks, But With Conditions

Published on 4/24/2026

Cuban Government Rejects U.S. Ultimatum for Political Prisoners' Release in Talks
Cuban Government Rejects U.S. Ultimatum for Political Prisoners' Release in Talks

Published on 4/23/2026

Currency Surge: Informal Market in Cuba Sees New Highs for Dollar and Euro
Currency Surge: Informal Market in Cuba Sees New Highs for Dollar and Euro

Published on 4/12/2026

Cuban Military Exercises Spark Online Mockery Amid Economic Hardships
Cuban Military Exercises Spark Online Mockery Amid Economic Hardships

Published on 4/12/2026

Transformer Explosion in Santiago de Cuba Leaves One Dead and Another Injured: What We Know So Far
Transformer Explosion in Santiago de Cuba Leaves One Dead and Another Injured: What We Know So Far

Published on 4/11/2026

Sandro Castro Acknowledges the Decline of Medicine and Sports in Cuba
Sandro Castro Acknowledges the Decline of Medicine and Sports in Cuba

Published on 4/2/2026

Trump's Sarcastic Plea to Media: "Ignore My Plans for Cuba"
Trump's Sarcastic Plea to Media: "Ignore My Plans for Cuba"

Published on 3/28/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Urges Trump to Listen to Americans, Faces Backlash from Cubans
Bruno Rodríguez Urges Trump to Listen to Americans, Faces Backlash from Cubans

Published on 3/27/2026

Boat Carrying 30 Tons of Aid Departs Mexico for Cuba in "Granma 2.0" Effort
Boat Carrying 30 Tons of Aid Departs Mexico for Cuba in "Granma 2.0" Effort

Published on 3/21/2026

Unexpected Shift in Cuba's Informal Currency Market After Days of Tension
Unexpected Shift in Cuba's Informal Currency Market After Days of Tension

Published on 3/18/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Claims U.S. Aims to "Take Control" of Cuba Amid Trump and Rubio Warnings
Bruno Rodríguez Claims U.S. Aims to "Take Control" of Cuba Amid Trump and Rubio Warnings

Published on 3/18/2026

Díaz-Canel Responds to Trump's and Rubio's Threats: "They Aim to Seize Control of Cuba"
Díaz-Canel Responds to Trump's and Rubio's Threats: "They Aim to Seize Control of Cuba"

Published on 3/18/2026

Russian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concerns Over Rising Tensions Around Cuba
Russian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concerns Over Rising Tensions Around Cuba

Published on 3/18/2026

U.S. Congressman Calls for End of Cuban Regime: "Time for Them to Go"
U.S. Congressman Calls for End of Cuban Regime: "Time for Them to Go"

Published on 3/17/2026

Residents Demand Action After Enduring Over 45 Hours Without Power or Water in Unión de Reyes, Matanzas
Residents Demand Action After Enduring Over 45 Hours Without Power or Water in Unión de Reyes, Matanzas

Published on 3/14/2026

Cuban Leader Acknowledges Dialogue with U.S., Initiated by Raúl Castro
Cuban Leader Acknowledges Dialogue with U.S., Initiated by Raúl Castro

Published on 3/13/2026

Fierce Blaze Destroys Pizzeria and Homes on Santiago de Cuba's Bustling Enramadas Street
Fierce Blaze Destroys Pizzeria and Homes on Santiago de Cuba's Bustling Enramadas Street

Published on 3/8/2026

Sandro Castro Mocks Call from Marco Rubio, Jokingly Claims Role in Cuba's Transition
Sandro Castro Mocks Call from Marco Rubio, Jokingly Claims Role in Cuba's Transition

Published on 3/2/2026

U.S. Anticipates "Historic Shift" in Cuba by 2026, Confirms Internal Contacts
U.S. Anticipates "Historic Shift" in Cuba by 2026, Confirms Internal Contacts

Published on 2/22/2026

Cuban Healthcare System Nears Collapse, Warns José Ángel Portal Miranda
Cuban Healthcare System Nears Collapse, Warns José Ángel Portal Miranda

Published on 2/22/2026

Lis Cuesta Shouts “Long Live Free Cuba!” in Controversial Video on Martí and Foreign Intervention
Lis Cuesta Shouts “Long Live Free Cuba!” in Controversial Video on Martí and Foreign Intervention

Published on 2/16/2026

Currency Value Fluctuates in Cuba's Black Market
Currency Value Fluctuates in Cuba's Black Market

Published on 2/15/2026

Cuban Economist Predicts Imminent End of Communist Regime and Explains Why
Cuban Economist Predicts Imminent End of Communist Regime and Explains Why

Published on 2/15/2026

Exchange Rates: How Much are the Dollar and Other Currencies Selling for in Cuba Today?
Exchange Rates: How Much are the Dollar and Other Currencies Selling for in Cuba Today?

Published on 2/11/2026

Iberia Responds to Cuba's Fuel Shortage with Options for Havana Travelers
Iberia Responds to Cuba's Fuel Shortage with Options for Havana Travelers

Published on 2/9/2026

Central Bank of Cuba Attempts to Accelerate "Floating Rate" Amidst Informal Market Challenges
Central Bank of Cuba Attempts to Accelerate "Floating Rate" Amidst Informal Market Challenges

Published on 2/7/2026

Cuban Regime Confirms High-Level Contacts with the United States
Cuban Regime Confirms High-Level Contacts with the United States

Published on 2/5/2026

Expert Warns of Imminent Blackouts in Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
Expert Warns of Imminent Blackouts in Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis

Published on 1/31/2026

Currency Stability in Cuba: Dollar, Euro, and MLC Rates Today
Currency Stability in Cuba: Dollar, Euro, and MLC Rates Today

Published on 1/29/2026

Mental Blackout: Arleen Rodríguez Sparks Meme Frenzy Claiming Martí Never Saw Electric Light
Mental Blackout: Arleen Rodríguez Sparks Meme Frenzy Claiming Martí Never Saw Electric Light

Published on 1/27/2026

Luxury Hotel Promotion by Cuban Tourism Ministry Sparks Mockery Amid Economic Struggles
Luxury Hotel Promotion by Cuban Tourism Ministry Sparks Mockery Amid Economic Struggles

Published on 12/7/2025

Replica of Granma Yacht Tied Down as Hurricane Melissa Approaches, Sparks Social Media Mockery
Replica of Granma Yacht Tied Down as Hurricane Melissa Approaches, Sparks Social Media Mockery

Published on 10/28/2025

Heartfelt Plea from a Cuban Woman: "We Struggle Between What to Eat and How to Care for the Sick"
Heartfelt Plea from a Cuban Woman: "We Struggle Between What to Eat and How to Care for the Sick"

Published on 10/24/2025

Sandro Castro Flaunts Privileged Lifestyle Amidst Cuban Food Shortages
Sandro Castro Flaunts Privileged Lifestyle Amidst Cuban Food Shortages

Published on 10/15/2025

Massive Blackout Hits Havana Due to Electrical System Failures and Explosion
Massive Blackout Hits Havana Due to Electrical System Failures and Explosion

Published on 10/12/2025

Shocking Photos Reveal Devastating Fire at La Coloma Fishing Company
Shocking Photos Reveal Devastating Fire at La Coloma Fishing Company

Published on 10/12/2025

Man Caught Attempting to Steal Fuel from Power Generator at Matanzas Clinic
Man Caught Attempting to Steal Fuel from Power Generator at Matanzas Clinic

Published on 10/6/2025

Gerardo Hernández at a CDR Party During Cuba's Crisis: "Don't Suffer"
Gerardo Hernández at a CDR Party During Cuba's Crisis: "Don't Suffer"

Published on 9/28/2025

Power Outage at Havana Airport Leaves Arriving Passengers in the Dark: "Everyone is So Quiet"
Power Outage at Havana Airport Leaves Arriving Passengers in the Dark: "Everyone is So Quiet"

Published on 9/3/2025

Spanish Journalist Uncovers Startling Response from Hotel Waiter in Cuba Over Coffee Request
Spanish Journalist Uncovers Startling Response from Hotel Waiter in Cuba Over Coffee Request

Published on 8/27/2025

Eleven Hours of Power in Campechuela: "It Felt Like Living in a Fairy Tale"
Eleven Hours of Power in Campechuela: "It Felt Like Living in a Fairy Tale"

Published on 8/24/2025

Jamaican Medical Students in Cuba Face Same Struggles as Locals
Jamaican Medical Students in Cuba Face Same Struggles as Locals

Published on 8/19/2025

Mexico Increases Subsidized Oil Shipments to Cuba Amidst Criticism
Mexico Increases Subsidized Oil Shipments to Cuba Amidst Criticism

Published on 8/17/2025

Sales of Apples, Sunglasses, and Clothing Banned at Bayamo Carnival
Sales of Apples, Sunglasses, and Clothing Banned at Bayamo Carnival

Published on 8/8/2025

Cuba's Industrial Collapse: Experts Warn the Country Can No Longer Sustain Its Own Development
Cuba's Industrial Collapse: Experts Warn the Country Can No Longer Sustain Its Own Development

Published on 7/21/2025

Cuban Leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Travels to Belarus on Venezuelan Conviasa Aircraft
Cuban Leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Travels to Belarus on Venezuelan Conviasa Aircraft

Published on 6/26/2025

Power System Breakdown: Cuba's Latest Excuse for the Energy Crisis
Power System Breakdown: Cuba's Latest Excuse for the Energy Crisis

Published on 5/21/2025

Mother Accompanies Police to Scene Where Her Son Was Assaulted for His Motorcycle
Mother Accompanies Police to Scene Where Her Son Was Assaulted for His Motorcycle

Published on 5/7/2025

Cuban Power Company Claims Unexpected Drop in Blackout Forecast for May Day
Cuban Power Company Claims Unexpected Drop in Blackout Forecast for May Day

Published on 5/2/2025

Electric Tricycle Collides with Truck in Havana
Electric Tricycle Collides with Truck in Havana

Published on 4/25/2025

Concerns Mount Over Disappearances Amid Cuban Blackouts
Concerns Mount Over Disappearances Amid Cuban Blackouts

Published on 3/21/2025

Russia Steps In: Commits to Assisting Cuba's Regime in Reducing Power Outages
Russia Steps In: Commits to Assisting Cuba's Regime in Reducing Power Outages

Published on 3/21/2025

Electricity Gradually Restored in Pinar del Río: Initial Circuits Powered Up
Electricity Gradually Restored in Pinar del Río: Initial Circuits Powered Up

Published on 3/17/2025

Daughter of Trofin Creator Criticizes Díaz-Canel: "Living in Cuba Today Is a Luxury, Surviving Is Increasingly Difficult"
Daughter of Trofin Creator Criticizes Díaz-Canel: "Living in Cuba Today Is a Luxury, Surviving Is Increasingly Difficult"

Published on 3/9/2025

Amidst Blackouts, Havana Shines Bright with 2025 Salsa Festival
Amidst Blackouts, Havana Shines Bright with 2025 Salsa Festival

Published on 2/22/2025

Transportation in Cuba: Minister Denies Halt Amid Energy Crisis
Transportation in Cuba: Minister Denies Halt Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 2/15/2025

Technical Setback at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Delays Its Integration into the National Electric Grid
Technical Setback at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Delays Its Integration into the National Electric Grid

Published on 2/7/2025

Cuba Faces Milk Powder Shortage for Children: Emergency Measures and Distribution Challenges in Matanzas
Cuba Faces Milk Powder Shortage for Children: Emergency Measures and Distribution Challenges in Matanzas

Published on 12/4/2024

Residents of Guisa Demand Answers to Energy Crisis: Heated Confrontation with Local Officials
Residents of Guisa Demand Answers to Energy Crisis: Heated Confrontation with Local Officials

Published on 11/24/2024

Struggles with Communication: A Cuban's Frustration to Reach Family on the Island
Struggles with Communication: A Cuban's Frustration to Reach Family on the Island

Published on 11/13/2024

Stunning Transformations at Villa Imías Campground Before and After Hurricane Oscar
Stunning Transformations at Villa Imías Campground Before and After Hurricane Oscar

Published on 10/27/2024

Engineer Highlights Recurrent Electrical System Failures: "Common Startup Issues Led to SEN Setback"
Engineer Highlights Recurrent Electrical System Failures: "Common Startup Issues Led to SEN Setback"

Published on 10/20/2024

Family Tragedy in Las Tunas Highlights Dangers of Home Generators
Family Tragedy in Las Tunas Highlights Dangers of Home Generators

Published on 8/28/2024

Chambas Hosts Spectacular Fireworks Show for Its Traditional Parrandas Festival
Chambas Hosts Spectacular Fireworks Show for Its Traditional Parrandas Festival

Published on 8/19/2024

Cuban Officials on Foreign Missions Need "Positive Performance Review" for Car Imports
Cuban Officials on Foreign Missions Need "Positive Performance Review" for Car Imports

Published on 8/17/2024

Cuban Government Curtails State Companies' Purchasing Power from Private Suppliers
Cuban Government Curtails State Companies' Purchasing Power from Private Suppliers

Published on 6/27/2024

Lázaro Guerra Promoted to Higher Position within Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines
Lázaro Guerra Promoted to Higher Position within Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines

Published on 6/4/2024

Cubans Rally at Versailles Restaurant Urging Faster Humanitarian Parole Processing
Cubans Rally at Versailles Restaurant Urging Faster Humanitarian Parole Processing

Published on 5/26/2024

Cuban Blackouts: A Humorous Take on the Different Stages
Cuban Blackouts: A Humorous Take on the Different Stages

Published on 5/19/2024