Cuba’s national power grid collapsed on March 21, 2026, leaving millions without electricity and exposing the depth of the island’s worsening energy crisis. As authorities work to restore power, the blackout is disrupting daily life across the country.
Blackouts Impact Homes, Hospitals, and Businesses
The outage plunged large parts of Havana and provinces like Matanzas and Holguín into darkness. By March 22, only about 72,000 people had electricity restored — a small fraction of Havana’s 2 million residents. Hospitals were prioritized, but many households and businesses continue to face unstable or no power.
Cuba’s aging energy infrastructure has long struggled to meet demand. But this latest collapse highlights a deeper and more immediate problem: a severe shortage of fuel.
US Sanctions and Oil Pressure Drive Fuel Shortage
Cuba’s energy crisis has been sharply worsened by actions from the United States and its
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