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Fuel shortages in Cuba spark power outages, halt transport, and ignite social media uproar over broken promises, highlighting import dependency and rising demands.

Ulises Toirac Sparks Debate Over Public Trash Burning Dangers on Social Media
Ulises Toirac Sparks Debate Over Public Trash Burning Dangers on Social Media

Published on 2/24/2026

Tourist Chaos in Cuba: From Cayos Reservation to Varadero Hotel Ordeal
Tourist Chaos in Cuba: From Cayos Reservation to Varadero Hotel Ordeal

Published on 2/24/2026

Fire in Focsa Building Basement in Havana Prompts Firefighter Response
Fire in Focsa Building Basement in Havana Prompts Firefighter Response

Published on 2/22/2026

Gas Exelero Heads Back to Cienfuegos from Jamaica: Did It Finally Secure a Cargo or Return Empty?
Gas Exelero Heads Back to Cienfuegos from Jamaica: Did It Finally Secure a Cargo or Return Empty?

Published on 2/21/2026

Who Is Responsible for Garbage Collection in Havana?
Who Is Responsible for Garbage Collection in Havana?

Published on 2/21/2026

Ulises Toirac Challenges Cuban Government: "Slogans Won’t Fix Our Problems"
Ulises Toirac Challenges Cuban Government: "Slogans Won’t Fix Our Problems"

Published on 2/18/2026

Owner of Havana Airbnb: "Every Client Cancels and Blames Trump"
Owner of Havana Airbnb: "Every Client Cancels and Blames Trump"

Published on 2/17/2026

Ireland Joins Growing List of Nations Warning About Limited Consular Assistance in Cuba
Ireland Joins Growing List of Nations Warning About Limited Consular Assistance in Cuba

Published on 2/16/2026

LATAM Joins Airlines Halting Flights to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage
LATAM Joins Airlines Halting Flights to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

Published on 2/16/2026

Cubans Demand Tighter Control on Transportation Fares in Las Tunas Amid Crisis
Cubans Demand Tighter Control on Transportation Fares in Las Tunas Amid Crisis

Published on 2/16/2026

Streets in Darkness and Garbage Piling Up: Cuba's Energy Crisis Revealed
Streets in Darkness and Garbage Piling Up: Cuba's Energy Crisis Revealed

Published on 2/14/2026

Cuban Government Condemns U.S. Tactics as "Crime" and "Mass Punishment" Over Fuel Restrictions
Cuban Government Condemns U.S. Tactics as "Crime" and "Mass Punishment" Over Fuel Restrictions

Published on 2/14/2026

Cuban Transportation Woes Highlighted by Resident: "350 Pesos for a Short Ride"
Cuban Transportation Woes Highlighted by Resident: "350 Pesos for a Short Ride"

Published on 2/13/2026

British Government Warns of Critical Situation in Cuba
British Government Warns of Critical Situation in Cuba

Published on 2/12/2026

Shipping Agencies from the U.S. to Cuba Curtail Services Due to Fuel Crisis
Shipping Agencies from the U.S. to Cuba Curtail Services Due to Fuel Crisis

Published on 2/11/2026

Swiss Government Issues Strong Travel Warning for Potential Visitors to Cuba
Swiss Government Issues Strong Travel Warning for Potential Visitors to Cuba

Published on 2/12/2026

Russian Airlines Halt Flights to Cuba
Russian Airlines Halt Flights to Cuba

Published on 2/11/2026

Cuban Woman Shares Videos of Havana, Claims It Resembles the Harshest Days of COVID
Cuban Woman Shares Videos of Havana, Claims It Resembles the Harshest Days of COVID

Published on 2/11/2026

Iberia Maintains Madrid-Cuba Flights, Offers Flexible Ticket Options Amid Fuel Shortage
Iberia Maintains Madrid-Cuba Flights, Offers Flexible Ticket Options Amid Fuel Shortage

Published on 2/10/2026

Widespread Power Outages Force ETECSA to Cut Services Across Cuba
Widespread Power Outages Force ETECSA to Cut Services Across Cuba

Published on 2/10/2026

Horse-Drawn Hearse Unveiled in Santiago de Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage
Horse-Drawn Hearse Unveiled in Santiago de Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

Published on 2/8/2026

Cuba's Hospitals in Crisis: Elective Surgeries Halted in Holguín Amid Energy Collapse
Cuba's Hospitals in Crisis: Elective Surgeries Halted in Holguín Amid Energy Collapse

Published on 2/9/2026

Cuban Government Prioritizes Imports: Mariel Port Continues Operations Amid Crisis
Cuban Government Prioritizes Imports: Mariel Port Continues Operations Amid Crisis

Published on 2/8/2026

Canadian Tourists Speak Out on Cuba's Fuel Shortage: "People Here Are Suffering"
Canadian Tourists Speak Out on Cuba's Fuel Shortage: "People Here Are Suffering"

Published on 2/7/2026

Havana International Book Fair Postponed Amidst "Extraordinary Situation"
Havana International Book Fair Postponed Amidst "Extraordinary Situation"

Published on 2/8/2026

Fuel Sales Restricted as Cuban Authorities Face Shortages
Fuel Sales Restricted as Cuban Authorities Face Shortages

Published on 2/7/2026

Havana's Urban Transport Grinds to a Halt Amidst Fuel Shortage Crisis
Havana's Urban Transport Grinds to a Halt Amidst Fuel Shortage Crisis

Published on 2/6/2026

White House Issues Final Warning: Cuban Government on Brink of Collapse
White House Issues Final Warning: Cuban Government on Brink of Collapse

Published on 2/5/2026

Cuban Leader's New Energy Scheme: Powering the Nation with Waste
Cuban Leader's New Energy Scheme: Powering the Nation with Waste

Published on 2/5/2026

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Issues Warning Amid Escalating Island Crisis
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Issues Warning Amid Escalating Island Crisis

Published on 2/3/2026

Mexico's Sheinbaum Pledges Humanitarian Aid to Cuba, Denies Conversation with Trump on Oil
Mexico's Sheinbaum Pledges Humanitarian Aid to Cuba, Denies Conversation with Trump on Oil

Published on 2/1/2026

Struggling to Survive: Cubans Battle Daily for Basic Necessities
Struggling to Survive: Cubans Battle Daily for Basic Necessities

Published on 2/2/2026

Residents Protest in La Lisa After Enduring Long Power Outages in Havana
Residents Protest in La Lisa After Enduring Long Power Outages in Havana

Published on 1/23/2026

Cuba Faces Potential Economic Collapse Amid Venezuelan Oil Shortage Warnings
Cuba Faces Potential Economic Collapse Amid Venezuelan Oil Shortage Warnings

Published on 1/19/2026

Sale of Liquefied Gas in Granma Halted Due to Supply Shortage from Santiago de Cuba
Sale of Liquefied Gas in Granma Halted Due to Supply Shortage from Santiago de Cuba

Published on 12/30/2025

Another Dark Saturday in Cuba: Power Outages and Fuel Shortages Push Deficit to Nearly 2,000 MW
Another Dark Saturday in Cuba: Power Outages and Fuel Shortages Push Deficit to Nearly 2,000 MW

Published on 12/14/2025

Public Transportation Woes in Matanzas Force Work Schedule Adjustments
Public Transportation Woes in Matanzas Force Work Schedule Adjustments

Published on 12/7/2025

Cuban Government Concedes Power Outages Will Persist in 2026: "A Challenging Year Ahead"
Cuban Government Concedes Power Outages Will Persist in 2026: "A Challenging Year Ahead"

Published on 12/6/2025

Tourism Workers in Matanzas Struggle Amid Transportation Crisis
Tourism Workers in Matanzas Struggle Amid Transportation Crisis

Published on 12/5/2025

Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackouts Due to Over 1,600 MW Power Deficit
Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackouts Due to Over 1,600 MW Power Deficit

Published on 11/29/2025

Power Outage Crisis in Cuba: Key Thermal Units Down and Fuel Shortages Hit Nearly 100 Plants
Power Outage Crisis in Cuba: Key Thermal Units Down and Fuel Shortages Hit Nearly 100 Plants

Published on 11/23/2025

Cuba's Oil Imports Plummet in 2025: An Energy Crisis Unfolds
Cuba's Oil Imports Plummet in 2025: An Energy Crisis Unfolds

Published on 11/20/2025

Cuba Faces Surge in Power Outages Amidst Over 1,700 MW Deficit
Cuba Faces Surge in Power Outages Amidst Over 1,700 MW Deficit

Published on 11/18/2025

Endless Struggles: Cuba's Power Grid in Crisis
Endless Struggles: Cuba's Power Grid in Crisis

Published on 11/9/2025

Worsening Power Outages in Cuba Due to New Electrical System Failures
Worsening Power Outages in Cuba Due to New Electrical System Failures

Published on 11/4/2025

Power Restored in Cuba After Partial National Grid Collapse
Power Restored in Cuba After Partial National Grid Collapse

Published on 10/24/2025

Cuban Mother's Insight: Choosing Not to Rent a Car in Cuba Was the Best Move
Cuban Mother's Insight: Choosing Not to Rent a Car in Cuba Was the Best Move

Published on 10/11/2025

Power Struggles in Cuba: Widespread Blackouts Persist Due to Electrical Deficit
Power Struggles in Cuba: Widespread Blackouts Persist Due to Electrical Deficit

Published on 10/7/2025

Cuban Government Sticks to Original Blackout Schedule in Havana Amid Fears of Protests
Cuban Government Sticks to Original Blackout Schedule in Havana Amid Fears of Protests

Published on 10/6/2025

Authorities Dismantle Illegal Liquefied Gas Trafficking Network in Cienfuegos and Sancti Spíritus
Authorities Dismantle Illegal Liquefied Gas Trafficking Network in Cienfuegos and Sancti Spíritus

Published on 10/1/2025

Power Company Warns of Severe Energy Issues in Santiago de Cuba
Power Company Warns of Severe Energy Issues in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 9/7/2025

Car Catches Fire While Transporting Gasoline in a Plastic Bag in the Trunk
Car Catches Fire While Transporting Gasoline in a Plastic Bag in the Trunk

Published on 8/24/2025

Massive Blackouts Persist in Cuba Amid Severe Power Shortage
Massive Blackouts Persist in Cuba Amid Severe Power Shortage

Published on 7/31/2025

Cuba Faces Another Power Outage as Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down Again
Cuba Faces Another Power Outage as Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down Again

Published on 7/29/2025

Cuban Government Tightens Fuel Purchase Rules with Ticket App
Cuban Government Tightens Fuel Purchase Rules with Ticket App

Published on 7/24/2025

Cuba Faces Increased Power Outages as July Begins
Cuba Faces Increased Power Outages as July Begins

Published on 7/2/2025

Accusations of Defamation Arise as Cuban Man Challenges Official Site's Claims of Gasoline Detention
Accusations of Defamation Arise as Cuban Man Challenges Official Site's Claims of Gasoline Detention

Published on 6/30/2025

Cuba Faces Unprecedented Power Outages Amidst Severe Energy Crisis
Cuba Faces Unprecedented Power Outages Amidst Severe Energy Crisis

Published on 6/29/2025

Power Deficit Exceeds 1600 MW: Cuba Faces Ongoing Blackouts with No Clear Solutions
Power Deficit Exceeds 1600 MW: Cuba Faces Ongoing Blackouts with No Clear Solutions

Published on 6/15/2025

Cuban Government Claims Extraction of One Million Tons of Oil in 2025
Cuban Government Claims Extraction of One Million Tons of Oil in 2025

Published on 6/14/2025

Children at Risk: Bus Runs Out of Fuel Inside Havana Tunnel
Children at Risk: Bus Runs Out of Fuel Inside Havana Tunnel

Published on 6/3/2025

Cuba Faces Worsening Blackouts Due to Over 1,700 MW Power Shortage
Cuba Faces Worsening Blackouts Due to Over 1,700 MW Power Shortage

Published on 5/21/2025

Elderly Couple's Home Engulfed in Flames While Cooking with Charcoal in Santiago de Cuba
Elderly Couple's Home Engulfed in Flames While Cooking with Charcoal in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 5/10/2025

Diaz-Canel Lauds May Day Turnout: "Expectations Confirmed"
Diaz-Canel Lauds May Day Turnout: "Expectations Confirmed"

Published on 5/1/2025

Cienfuegos Plunged into Darkness: Widespread Power Outages Confirmed by Electric Company
Cienfuegos Plunged into Darkness: Widespread Power Outages Confirmed by Electric Company

Published on 4/27/2025

Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Amid Severe Power Shortage
Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Amid Severe Power Shortage

Published on 4/21/2025

Havana Faces Taxi Shortage as Fuel Crisis Hits "Gazelles"
Havana Faces Taxi Shortage as Fuel Crisis Hits "Gazelles"

Published on 4/19/2025

Cuba Faces Escalating Power Outages as UNE Predicts Severe Blackouts for Saturday
Cuba Faces Escalating Power Outages as UNE Predicts Severe Blackouts for Saturday

Published on 4/5/2025

Havana Reintroduces Paid Subscription Platform "Ticket" for Fuel Purchases
Havana Reintroduces Paid Subscription Platform "Ticket" for Fuel Purchases

Published on 3/9/2025

Cuban Electrical Union Fails to Meet Blackout Forecast, Anticipates 1,390 MW Deficit Today
Cuban Electrical Union Fails to Meet Blackout Forecast, Anticipates 1,390 MW Deficit Today

Published on 3/8/2025

Power Outage Schedule Released for Havana: A Week of Darkness Ahead
Power Outage Schedule Released for Havana: A Week of Darkness Ahead

Published on 3/5/2025

Cuban Government Limits Sale of Premium Gasoline to USD Purchases Only
Cuban Government Limits Sale of Premium Gasoline to USD Purchases Only

Published on 2/19/2025

Journalist Criticizes Bureaucratic Delays in Funeral Due to Fuel Shortage: "Dying is Just Another Bureaucratic Process"
Journalist Criticizes Bureaucratic Delays in Funeral Due to Fuel Shortage: "Dying is Just Another Bureaucratic Process"

Published on 2/8/2025

Cuba Faces Another Week of Severe Blackouts Amid 1,400 MW Energy Shortfall
Cuba Faces Another Week of Severe Blackouts Amid 1,400 MW Energy Shortfall

Published on 1/28/2025

Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Amidst Severe Energy Shortage
Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Amidst Severe Energy Shortage

Published on 1/21/2025

Power Outages Surge in Cuba, Exceeding 1,500 MW
Power Outages Surge in Cuba, Exceeding 1,500 MW

Published on 1/18/2025

Cuba's Sugar Industry Struggles: Only Six Mills in Operation, Processing a Mere Quarter of Planned Cane
Cuba's Sugar Industry Struggles: Only Six Mills in Operation, Processing a Mere Quarter of Planned Cane

Published on 1/14/2025

Power Outages Surge to 767 MW, Leaving Cuba's Electric Deficit Unresolved
Power Outages Surge to 767 MW, Leaving Cuba's Electric Deficit Unresolved

Published on 1/6/2025

Power Outages Expected Sunday Due to Energy Deficit of Up to 1070 MW
Power Outages Expected Sunday Due to Energy Deficit of Up to 1070 MW

Published on 12/30/2024

Year-End Blackout Looms for Cubans: Severe Power Outages Announced
Year-End Blackout Looms for Cubans: Severe Power Outages Announced

Published on 12/28/2024

Cuban Creativity: Man Modifies Motorcycle with Extra Fuel Tank for Extended Travel
Cuban Creativity: Man Modifies Motorcycle with Extra Fuel Tank for Extended Travel

Published on 12/28/2024

Cuba's Electric Union Warns of Major Power Outages This Friday
Cuba's Electric Union Warns of Major Power Outages This Friday

Published on 12/27/2024

Year-End Struggles: Fuel Lines Stretch Six Blocks in Havana
Year-End Struggles: Fuel Lines Stretch Six Blocks in Havana

Published on 12/14/2024

Fuel Shortage Crisis Intensifies in Cuba: Massive Lines at Gas Stations and Days-Long Waits
Fuel Shortage Crisis Intensifies in Cuba: Massive Lines at Gas Stations and Days-Long Waits

Published on 12/11/2024

Cuba Continues to Experience Power Outages Due to Over 1,500 MW Deficit
Cuba Continues to Experience Power Outages Due to Over 1,500 MW Deficit

Published on 12/10/2024

Otto Ortiz Criticizes ESEN: "Five Years Dreaming of Getting My Car Back"
Otto Ortiz Criticizes ESEN: "Five Years Dreaming of Getting My Car Back"

Published on 12/6/2024

Only 60% of Havana's Gazelle Taxis Are Operational Due to Fuel Shortage
Only 60% of Havana's Gazelle Taxis Are Operational Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 12/5/2024

Cuba Endures Three Nationwide Blackouts in Less Than Two Months
Cuba Endures Three Nationwide Blackouts in Less Than Two Months

Published on 12/5/2024

Ship Arrives in Havana with Jet Fuel for a Month's Supply
Ship Arrives in Havana with Jet Fuel for a Month's Supply

Published on 12/2/2024

New Wave of Severe Blackouts Hits Cuba Again
New Wave of Severe Blackouts Hits Cuba Again

Published on 12/2/2024

Cuban Airports Face Fuel Shortage: Airlines Warn Travelers
Cuban Airports Face Fuel Shortage: Airlines Warn Travelers

Published on 11/30/2024

Power Outages Hit Cuba on Sunday Due to Over 1,400 MW Shortfall
Power Outages Hit Cuba on Sunday Due to Over 1,400 MW Shortfall

Published on 11/17/2024

Horse-Drawn Funeral in Cuba Highlights Inequality: "Officials Have Cars, We Have Grief"
Horse-Drawn Funeral in Cuba Highlights Inequality: "Officials Have Cars, We Have Grief"

Published on 11/15/2024

Cuban Families Struggle to Prepare for Rafael Due to Resource Shortages
Cuban Families Struggle to Prepare for Rafael Due to Resource Shortages

Published on 11/5/2024

Father Faces Ambulance Fuel Demand for Critically Ill Daughter in Cuba
Father Faces Ambulance Fuel Demand for Critically Ill Daughter in Cuba

Published on 11/2/2024

Power Company in Havana Warns of Emergency Blackouts
Power Company in Havana Warns of Emergency Blackouts

Published on 10/24/2024

The Incompetence and Downfall of Cuba's Regime Captured in a Single Image
The Incompetence and Downfall of Cuba's Regime Captured in a Single Image

Published on 10/18/2024

Cuban Government Plans Higher Energy Tariff for Private Sector: "They Are Major Consumers"
Cuban Government Plans Higher Energy Tariff for Private Sector: "They Are Major Consumers"

Published on 10/18/2024

Amid Blackouts, Guantánamo Officials Urge Residents to Bring Rechargeable Lamps for Gas Purchases
Amid Blackouts, Guantánamo Officials Urge Residents to Bring Rechargeable Lamps for Gas Purchases

Published on 10/18/2024

Power Outages on Saturday Exceed 1,300 MW: UNE Predicts Greater Disruptions on Sunday
Power Outages on Saturday Exceed 1,300 MW: UNE Predicts Greater Disruptions on Sunday

Published on 9/29/2024

Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage
Havana Faces Another Gacelas Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 9/24/2024

Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba
Electric Company Announces Increased Blackouts but Denies Total Shutdown in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 9/19/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"
Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"

Published on 9/18/2024

Pinar del Río Halts All Public Transportation Due to Fuel Shortage
Pinar del Río Halts All Public Transportation Due to Fuel Shortage

Published on 9/14/2024

Gerardo Hernández Draws Criticism for Pushing a Bus in Cuba
Gerardo Hernández Draws Criticism for Pushing a Bus in Cuba

Published on 9/13/2024

Cuban Postal Service Blames Private Enterprises for International Package Delays
Cuban Postal Service Blames Private Enterprises for International Package Delays

Published on 9/12/2024

Cuban Woman Reports Theft in Package Delivered by Correos de Cuba: "They Filled It with a Bag of Screws"
Cuban Woman Reports Theft in Package Delivered by Correos de Cuba: "They Filled It with a Bag of Screws"

Published on 8/29/2024

Government Urges "More Conservation" Amid Power Outages of Up to 16 Hours in Cienfuegos
Government Urges "More Conservation" Amid Power Outages of Up to 16 Hours in Cienfuegos

Published on 8/23/2024

Fuel Shortages at Correos de Cuba Lead to Significant Delivery Delays
Fuel Shortages at Correos de Cuba Lead to Significant Delivery Delays

Published on 8/17/2024

Transportation in Santiago de Cuba Halted by Fuel Crisis: "No Buses Since 4 AM"
Transportation in Santiago de Cuba Halted by Fuel Crisis: "No Buses Since 4 AM"

Published on 8/4/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to 403 MW Deficit: "Not Even July 26th is Spared!"
Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to 403 MW Deficit: "Not Even July 26th is Spared!"

Published on 7/26/2024

Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts
Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts

Published on 7/24/2024

Power Shortages in Cuba: Over 700 MW Lost Due to Fuel Shortage and Unexpected Demand
Power Shortages in Cuba: Over 700 MW Lost Due to Fuel Shortage and Unexpected Demand

Published on 7/24/2024

No Fuel to Combat Mosquitoes, Admits Dr. Durán
No Fuel to Combat Mosquitoes, Admits Dr. Durán

Published on 6/26/2024

Baseball Game Between Artemisa and Pinar del Río Halted Due to "Poor Field Conditions"
Baseball Game Between Artemisa and Pinar del Río Halted Due to "Poor Field Conditions"

Published on 6/19/2024

Success of Charcoal Stove Sales in Ciego de Ávila
Success of Charcoal Stove Sales in Ciego de Ávila

Published on 6/13/2024

State-Employed Drivers Mandated to Transport Passengers in Santiago de Cuba
State-Employed Drivers Mandated to Transport Passengers in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/3/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Due to Over 1,000 MW Deficit
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Due to Over 1,000 MW Deficit

Published on 5/30/2024

Cuban Minister of Commerce Blames Shortages on Import Dependency
Cuban Minister of Commerce Blames Shortages on Import Dependency

Published on 5/23/2024