Cuba Faces Another Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Fails Again
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A major power outage in Cuba occurred after the failure of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant, leaving millions without electricity and disrupting daily life. The incident is part of a series of blackouts caused by aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions. Efforts to upgrade the power grid with solar energy are underway, but the island continues to face economic challenges, including food and fuel shortages, inflation, and emigration.
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