Cuba in Darkness: The Power Struggle Amid U.S. Sanctions

Cuba's national electric grid collapsed, affecting around 10 million individuals. Amid U.S. oil sanctions, the island struggles with obsolete power systems and rampant outages. Talks with the U.S. are underway, as the nation seeks solutions. Oil imports have dwindled, aggravating power issues and sparking public discontent.

Cuba's electric grid failure left about 10 million without power amidst U.S.-enforced oil sanctions. The aging infrastructure struggles with frequent outages, prompting rare protests.

Authorities suspect a transmission issue, not a power plant failure. Efforts to restore power are underway, marking a vital step toward full grid recovery.

With U.S. restrictions stemming from Venezuelan diplomatic tensions, Cuba and the U.S. engage in talks seeking crisis resolutions. Dwindling oil supplies exacerbate the island's energy woes, highlighting its archaic grid systems.

(With inputs from agencies.)