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Updates on widespread power outages in Cuba, covering causes, impacts on daily life, criticism of electricity providers, and measures to cope with electricity shortages.

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

Cuba Faces Major Power Outages, Chinese Generator Donation, and Escalating Electrical Crisis
Cuba Faces Major Power Outages, Chinese Generator Donation, and Escalating Electrical Crisis

Published on 9/18/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Key Provinces Hit on September 18, 2024
Power Outages in Cuba: Key Provinces Hit on September 18, 2024

Published on 9/18/2024

Power Outages Expected on Monday in Cuba Due to Nearly 1,000 MW Deficit
Power Outages Expected on Monday in Cuba Due to Nearly 1,000 MW Deficit

Published on 9/16/2024

Power Outage Schedule Announced for Havana Amidst Generation Deficit
Power Outage Schedule Announced for Havana Amidst Generation Deficit

Published on 9/15/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Electric Utility Predicts Nearly 900 MW Shortfall for Saturday
Power Outages in Cuba: Electric Utility Predicts Nearly 900 MW Shortfall for Saturday

Published on 9/14/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts Severe Impact for Friday
Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts Severe Impact for Friday

Published on 9/13/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Electric Union Predicts Over 700 MW Shortfall
Power Outages in Cuba: Electric Union Predicts Over 700 MW Shortfall

Published on 9/12/2024

Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities
Power Company Reports Outages in Multiple Havana Municipalities

Published on 9/11/2024

Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE
Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE

Published on 9/11/2024

Children in Bayamo Forced to Sleep Outdoors Due to Power Outages
Children in Bayamo Forced to Sleep Outdoors Due to Power Outages

Published on 9/10/2024

Grandmother in Cuba Brought to Tears by Gift from Granddaughter in Houston
Grandmother in Cuba Brought to Tears by Gift from Granddaughter in Houston

Published on 9/10/2024

Power Outages and Water Supply Issues in Havana: Cuba's Electrical Union Faces New Challenges
Power Outages and Water Supply Issues in Havana: Cuba's Electrical Union Faces New Challenges

Published on 9/9/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts 820 MW Shortfall
Power Outages in Cuba: UNE Predicts 820 MW Shortfall

Published on 9/9/2024

Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"
Government Shifts Blame for Power Outage Duration to Local Authorities: "Decided by Each Territory"

Published on 9/6/2024

Increasing Electricity Consumption in Cuba Attributed to Small Businesses and Air Conditioners, Says Energy Minister
Increasing Electricity Consumption in Cuba Attributed to Small Businesses and Air Conditioners, Says Energy Minister

Published on 9/5/2024

Cuban Electric Union Predicts Power Outages Due to Over 650 MW Deficit
Cuban Electric Union Predicts Power Outages Due to Over 650 MW Deficit

Published on 9/5/2024

Hundreds of Thousands in Cuba Left Without Potable Water Due to Ongoing Power Outages
Hundreds of Thousands in Cuba Left Without Potable Water Due to Ongoing Power Outages

Published on 9/4/2024

Another Day of Power Outages in Cuba: What Happened to the CIA's Plan to "Heat Up" the Streets?
Another Day of Power Outages in Cuba: What Happened to the CIA's Plan to "Heat Up" the Streets?

Published on 9/2/2024

Power Outages in Havana Extend to Four Hours Daily Due to "Emergency"
Power Outages in Havana Extend to Four Hours Daily Due to "Emergency"

Published on 8/30/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to Nearly 800 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to Nearly 800 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 8/30/2024

Increased Power Outages Continue After Unresolved Breakdown at Guiteras Power Plant in Cuba
Increased Power Outages Continue After Unresolved Breakdown at Guiteras Power Plant in Cuba

Published on 8/29/2024

Widespread Power Outages of Over 1,100 MW in Cuba: Where is Díaz-Canel?
Widespread Power Outages of Over 1,100 MW in Cuba: Where is Díaz-Canel?

Published on 8/24/2024

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

Seven Thermoelectric Units Down Due to Failures, Power Outages Persist in Cuba
Seven Thermoelectric Units Down Due to Failures, Power Outages Persist in Cuba

Published on 8/23/2024

Cienfuegos Power Plant to Gradually Resume Electricity Supply to National Grid
Cienfuegos Power Plant to Gradually Resume Electricity Supply to National Grid

Published on 8/23/2024

Controversy Erupts Over Disparity in Power Outages Between Havana and Provinces: "Show Some Empathy"
Controversy Erupts Over Disparity in Power Outages Between Havana and Provinces: "Show Some Empathy"

Published on 8/23/2024

Power Outages to Last Two Hours Daily in Havana Amid "Emergency"
Power Outages to Last Two Hours Daily in Havana Amid "Emergency"

Published on 8/22/2024

Record Power Outages Predicted for Cuba This Summer
Record Power Outages Predicted for Cuba This Summer

Published on 8/22/2024

Power Outages Expected Due to 940 MW Deficit After Felton Plant Shutdown
Power Outages Expected Due to 940 MW Deficit After Felton Plant Shutdown

Published on 8/20/2024

New Vehicles at Electric Company Spark Skepticism: "We Need New Power Plants and Oil"
New Vehicles at Electric Company Spark Skepticism: "We Need New Power Plants and Oil"

Published on 8/18/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Worsen Daily Life with Cuts Reaching 833 MW
Power Outages in Cuba Worsen Daily Life with Cuts Reaching 833 MW

Published on 8/17/2024

Ruling Party Claims Cuban People Will Continue Revolutionary Path with Fidel
Ruling Party Claims Cuban People Will Continue Revolutionary Path with Fidel

Published on 8/13/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Nearly 400 MW Affected in Latest Round
Power Outages in Cuba: Nearly 400 MW Affected in Latest Round

Published on 8/12/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amid August Heat
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Amid August Heat

Published on 8/9/2024

Summer Power Outages Persist in Cuba: Where Are the Thermoelectric Plant Repairs?
Summer Power Outages Persist in Cuba: Where Are the Thermoelectric Plant Repairs?

Published on 8/8/2024

Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Over 600 MW Deficit
Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Over 600 MW Deficit

Published on 8/7/2024

Cuba Faces Power Outages Exceeding 700 MW as August Begins
Cuba Faces Power Outages Exceeding 700 MW as August Begins

Published on 8/1/2024

Power Outages Continue Relentlessly in Cuba: Nearly 800 MW Shortages Expected During Peak Hours
Power Outages Continue Relentlessly in Cuba: Nearly 800 MW Shortages Expected During Peak Hours

Published on 7/31/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Blamed on Increased Demand Due to Heat Wave
Power Outages in Cuba Blamed on Increased Demand Due to Heat Wave

Published on 7/30/2024

Power Outages Surge in Cuba as July Comes to an End
Power Outages Surge in Cuba as July Comes to an End

Published on 7/29/2024

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

Violence Erupts Amid Santiago de Cuba Carnival Festivities
Violence Erupts Amid Santiago de Cuba Carnival Festivities

Published on 7/26/2024

Mother and Daughter Combat Heat and Power Outages with Water Spray: "There Are Always Solutions"
Mother and Daughter Combat Heat and Power Outages with Water Spray: "There Are Always Solutions"

Published on 7/25/2024

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

Cubans Voice Frustrations Over Power Outages and Government Promises for Summer
Cubans Voice Frustrations Over Power Outages and Government Promises for Summer

Published on 7/22/2024

Drake's Toronto Mansion Flooded: Rapper Shares the Moment Water Entered His Home
Drake's Toronto Mansion Flooded: Rapper Shares the Moment Water Entered His Home

Published on 7/17/2024

Cuban Electric Union Reports Increased Power Outages Due to Over 600 MW Deficit
Cuban Electric Union Reports Increased Power Outages Due to Over 600 MW Deficit

Published on 7/13/2024

Mexican Consulate Offers Support to Nationals Facing Stress in Cuba
Mexican Consulate Offers Support to Nationals Facing Stress in Cuba

Published on 7/5/2024

Miami Resident Vows Never to Take Kids to Cuba Again After Chaotic Visit
Miami Resident Vows Never to Take Kids to Cuba Again After Chaotic Visit

Published on 6/28/2024

Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Breakdown
Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Breakdown

Published on 6/27/2024

Young Man Attacked in Holguín Continues Rehabilitation in Havana
Young Man Attacked in Holguín Continues Rehabilitation in Havana

Published on 6/26/2024

Puerto Rico vs. USA: Cuban Woman Sparks TikTok Debate on Island Living
Puerto Rico vs. USA: Cuban Woman Sparks TikTok Debate on Island Living

Published on 6/25/2024

Young Spanish Tourist Shocked by Visit to Cuba: "The People Are Great, But They're Facing a Horrible Situation"
Young Spanish Tourist Shocked by Visit to Cuba: "The People Are Great, But They're Facing a Horrible Situation"

Published on 6/25/2024

Traffic Warning Issued After Crash in Miramar: "Several Traffic Lights Are Out"
Traffic Warning Issued After Crash in Miramar: "Several Traffic Lights Are Out"

Published on 6/24/2024

Chaos and Desperation at Santiago de Cuba's Civil Registry Office
Chaos and Desperation at Santiago de Cuba's Civil Registry Office

Published on 6/22/2024

Cuban Electric Union Reports Power Outages Due to Over 700 MW Deficit
Cuban Electric Union Reports Power Outages Due to Over 700 MW Deficit

Published on 6/20/2024

Felton Power Plant May Resume Operations This Saturday, According to Cuba's Electrical Union
Felton Power Plant May Resume Operations This Saturday, According to Cuba's Electrical Union

Published on 6/15/2024

Yomil Expresses Frustration Over Power Outages: "It's Outrageous!"
Yomil Expresses Frustration Over Power Outages: "It's Outrageous!"

Published on 6/14/2024

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

Published on 6/13/2024

Daniela Reyes Frustrated by Power Outages and Internet Issues: "Being an Influencer in Cuba is Insane"
Daniela Reyes Frustrated by Power Outages and Internet Issues: "Being an Influencer in Cuba is Insane"

Published on 6/12/2024

Cuban TikToker's Satirical Take on Power and Water Outages Strikes a Chord
Cuban TikToker's Satirical Take on Power and Water Outages Strikes a Chord

Published on 6/12/2024

Children Recruited to Monitor Electricity Usage in Cuba’s Revived "Click Patrols" Program
Children Recruited to Monitor Electricity Usage in Cuba’s Revived "Click Patrols" Program

Published on 6/6/2024

Mass Protest Wave Hits Cuba in May with Over 700 Demonstrations
Mass Protest Wave Hits Cuba in May with Over 700 Demonstrations

Published on 6/5/2024

Cuban Man's Hilarious Take on Power Outages Goes Viral: "Other Countries Should Follow Our Lead"
Cuban Man's Hilarious Take on Power Outages Goes Viral: "Other Countries Should Follow Our Lead"

Published on 6/4/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Monday with a Peak Impact of 680 MW
Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Monday with a Peak Impact of 680 MW

Published on 6/3/2024

Brawl Erupts Between Cubans and Mexicans at Vedado Fair
Brawl Erupts Between Cubans and Mexicans at Vedado Fair

Published on 6/2/2024

Cuban Drivers Complain About Unlit Traffic Lights and Rising Accidents Due to Power Outages
Cuban Drivers Complain About Unlit Traffic Lights and Rising Accidents Due to Power Outages

Published on 6/1/2024

Party Secretary Confirms Over 15-Hour Power Outages in Pinar del Río
Party Secretary Confirms Over 15-Hour Power Outages in Pinar del Río

Published on 5/31/2024

Cuban Citizen Criticizes Electricity Saving Measures: "We Might as Well Live in the Jungle"
Cuban Citizen Criticizes Electricity Saving Measures: "We Might as Well Live in the Jungle"

Published on 5/30/2024

State-Run Markets in Santiago de Cuba Empty, While Private Markets Remain Unaffordable
State-Run Markets in Santiago de Cuba Empty, While Private Markets Remain Unaffordable

Published on 5/30/2024

Help Sought for Device to Allow Ahittana to Use Ventilator at Home During Power Outages
Help Sought for Device to Allow Ahittana to Use Ventilator at Home During Power Outages

Published on 5/30/2024

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

Foul Odor Plagues Pediatric Hospital in Santiago de Cuba: "No Cleaning Staff Available"
Foul Odor Plagues Pediatric Hospital in Santiago de Cuba: "No Cleaning Staff Available"

Published on 5/29/2024

A Cuban Citizen's Heartfelt Questions for the Government: "How Much Longer Must We Endure This?"
A Cuban Citizen's Heartfelt Questions for the Government: "How Much Longer Must We Endure This?"

Published on 5/29/2024

Father Desperately Seeks to Get His Machete-Attack Survivor Son Out of Cuba: "Try Nicaragua"
Father Desperately Seeks to Get His Machete-Attack Survivor Son Out of Cuba: "Try Nicaragua"

Published on 5/29/2024

Cuban Man Sleeps on Rooftop to Escape Power Outages
Cuban Man Sleeps on Rooftop to Escape Power Outages

Published on 5/28/2024

Mother of Disabled Son Highlights Detrimental Effects of Power Outages on His Well-being
Mother of Disabled Son Highlights Detrimental Effects of Power Outages on His Well-being

Published on 5/28/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Expected to Reach Nearly 1,500 MW
Power Outages in Cuba Expected to Reach Nearly 1,500 MW

Published on 5/28/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend
Power Outages in Cuba: Disruptions Exceed 1,000 MW Over the Weekend

Published on 5/26/2024

Distractions in Camagüey to Mask Power Outages
Distractions in Camagüey to Mask Power Outages

Published on 5/22/2024

Power Outages Forecasted by Cuban Electric Company Due to 650 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages Forecasted by Cuban Electric Company Due to 650 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 5/22/2024

Power Outages Leave Children in Matanzas Without Fresh Milk
Power Outages Leave Children in Matanzas Without Fresh Milk

Published on 5/22/2024

Mexican Tourist Shocked by Visit to Cuba: "I Found the Country in Ruin"
Mexican Tourist Shocked by Visit to Cuba: "I Found the Country in Ruin"

Published on 5/21/2024

Sale of Charcoal Begins in Santiago de Cuba Amid Ongoing Power Outages
Sale of Charcoal Begins in Santiago de Cuba Amid Ongoing Power Outages

Published on 5/21/2024

Energy and Mines Minister on Cuba's Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance: "We're Playing It Safe"
Energy and Mines Minister on Cuba's Thermoelectric Plant Maintenance: "We're Playing It Safe"

Published on 5/20/2024

Cuban Mothers Keep Kids Home Due to Nighttime Blackouts: "Mine Won't Go"
Cuban Mothers Keep Kids Home Due to Nighttime Blackouts: "Mine Won't Go"

Published on 5/20/2024

Power Outages of Nearly 1,000 MW Expected Day and Night This Sunday
Power Outages of Nearly 1,000 MW Expected Day and Night This Sunday

Published on 5/19/2024

Holguín Sets New Temperature Record for May in Cuba
Holguín Sets New Temperature Record for May in Cuba

Published on 5/19/2024

Journalist from Radio Rebelde Criticizes Union Eléctrica for Broken Promises
Journalist from Radio Rebelde Criticizes Union Eléctrica for Broken Promises

Published on 5/19/2024