CUBA is facing its fourth significant blackout in just five months, a troubling scenario similar to that of close allies South Africa.
This latest lapse in electricity supply further exacerbates an already dire energy crisis, signalling an urgent need for reforms and international assistance in the Caribbean nation.
Residents of Havana and other major cities reported extensive power outages that lasted for several hours, disrupting daily life and prompting widespread complaints.
The blackouts have sparked frustration and anger among the populace, many of whom are already grappling with the burdens of rising costs of living and dwindling resources.
Experts suggest that these blackouts are symptomatic of a fractured energy infrastructure struggling under the weight of years of neglect and lack of investment. The country relies predominantly on ageing fossil fuel…
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