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Cuba hit with another blackout as millions across the island are left without electricity - AP News
Summary
According to AP News, Cuba experienced another large-scale blackout that left millions of people on the island without electricity. The outage highlights the continued fragility of Cuba’s power grid, which has been strained by aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and repeated breakdowns.
Why this matters
Widespread blackouts affect daily life, hospitals, water pumping, food storage, and economic activity across Cuba. They also reflect deeper structural problems in the country’s energy system that have become a recurring national issue.
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