Cuba's power grid collapses for third time amid US oil blockade and
Cuba's power grid collapsed for the third time in ten days Tuesday as the island endures a six-month U.S. oil blockade. With temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius and aging infrastructure failing, nationwide blackouts have sparked protests and pot-banging demonstrations across cities. The government cites fuel shortages and lack of spare parts, while the U.S.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 11:40 UTC
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