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Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Under Ten Days

15 Temmuz 2026Japan Times

Cuba is experiencing its third nationwide blackout in less than ten days, exacerbating the country's ongoing economic crisis. This situation has been intensified by a fuel blockade instituted by former U.S.
President Donald Trump earlier this year. The blackouts highlight the severe challenges Cuba faces in maintaining its energy infrastructure amidst a dire economic landscape.
Cuba has been grappling with an economic downturn for several years, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and longstanding sanctions. The recent blackouts serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in Cuba's infrastructure and the broader implications of geopolitical tensions.
The repeated blackouts in Cuba underscore the fragility of the country's energy systems, which are already under strain from economic mismanagement and external pressures. fuel blockade not only limits access to necessary resources but also complicates any potential recovery efforts.

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