Financial PostJuly 14, 2026Cuba economy
Sanction-Hit Cuba Weathers Third Blackout in Two-Week Span
Summary
According to the Financial Post, Cuba experienced another nationwide power outage, its third in less than two weeks, as authorities worked to restore electricity. The report links the recurring blackouts to an aging power grid and fuel shortages worsened by U.S. sanctions, which have strained the island’s energy system.
Why this matters
Repeated nationwide blackouts are a sign of Cuba’s broader economic and infrastructure stress, especially in the energy sector. They also show how domestic shortages and U.S. sanctions can interact to deepen everyday hardship for Cuban households and businesses.
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