"Cuba Implements Public Lighting Restrictions Amid Deepening Energy Crisis"
Cuba has turned off nearly three-quarters of public lighting during peak hours to cope with a worsening energy shortage, as the country grapples with a deepening economic crisis. The blackouts, attributed to a lack of fuel and decrepit infrastructure, have disrupted daily life and the economy. The government cites U.S. sanctions, pandemic-related challenges, rising shipping costs, and struggles to restructure its centralized economy as contributing factors. With only 46% of planned fuel imports received, residents in various provinces endure daily six to 12 hour blackouts, impacting daily life and businesses.