Cuba Endures Nationwide Blackout After Major Power Plant Failure

The collapse of the Antonio Guiteras power plant has left the island's electrical grid offline, affecting millions amid an ongoing energy crisis.

Cuba's largest power plant, Antonio Guiteras, unexpectedly shut down, causing a complete grid failure across the island.
The government has implemented emergency measures, including closing schools and non-essential services, to reduce electricity demand.
Fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and increased demand have exacerbated the energy crisis, leading to extended blackouts.
Efforts to restore power have been slow, with only partial electricity returned to some areas, leaving millions still in darkness.
Cuban officials blame U.S. sanctions and reduced fuel imports from Venezuela, Russia, and Mexico for worsening the energy situation.