Cuba Suffered a Massive Blackout on Monday

March 17, 2026

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Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage on Monday, affecting nearly 11 million people.
The blackout is attributed to the ongoing US oil blockade, which has strained the island's aging power stations.
Emergency protocols were activated, and power has been restored in several areas, including a hospital.
The US blockade has led to a halt in oil shipments to Cuba for the past three months.
Cuba has faced prolonged power cuts and fuel shortages due to US sanctions threats.
Russia, China, and the UN have condemned the US blockade as inhumane.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed the island's openness to dialogue with Washington without compromising principles.
The US justification for pressure includes Cuba's ties with Russia, China, Iran, and pro-Palestinian groups.
A US commando raid in Venezuela, Cuba's top oil supplier, captured President Nicolas Maduro.

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