Posted 3/5/2024, 7:19:15 PM
Cuba Plunged into Darkness by Widespread Blackouts Amid Deepening Energy Crisis
- Cuba has turned off nearly 75% of public lighting during peak hours due to energy shortage
- Blackouts disrupt daily life and economy in Cuba which has struggled for years
- Energy minister says blackouts part of measures including closing state services to reduce strain
- Cuba blames Trump-era sanctions, pandemic, rising costs for economic crisis and import troubles
- Some provinces see daily 6-12 hour blackouts broken in two, causing problems for residents
