Cuba Experiences Fourth Nationwide Power Outage in Six Months

The island's aging electrical infrastructure collapsed again, exacerbating an ongoing economic crisis and leaving millions in darkness.

A widespread power outage occurred in Cuba on the night of March 14, affecting the entire national electrical grid.
This marks the fourth nationwide blackout in six months, highlighting the fragility of Cuba's aging energy infrastructure.
Many residents report frequent daily outages lasting hours, with provincial areas experiencing power cuts of over 20 hours at times.
The government is working to restore power and has prioritized critical sectors like hospitals, while some private businesses with generators remain operational.
In response to the crisis, Cuba is accelerating plans to build 55 solar parks in 2025, aiming to increase renewable energy production to 37% by 2030.