Cuba Plunged Into Darkness Amid Oil Blockade

Cuba's national electric grid failed on Saturday, causing a massive power outage for about 10 million residents. This marks the second nationwide blackout since a U.S.-imposed oil blockade further strained the island's outdated energy system. Grid operator UNE is providing updates via social media.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-03-2026 04:54 IST | Created: 22-03-2026 04:54 IST
Cuba Plunged Into Darkness Amid Oil Blockade
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Cuba was left in darkness as the national electric grid collapsed on Saturday, affecting approximately 10 million people.

This widespread outage follows a U.S.-imposed oil blockade exacerbating the frail infrastructure of the country.

Grid operator UNE confirmed the blackout on social media, promising continuous updates.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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