Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
A widespread power outage affected the western half of Cuba, including Havana, due to dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electricity grid, exacerbated by U.S. actions against Venezuela.
A massive blackout affected most of Cuba, including Havana, amid a severe energy crisis linked to U.S. actions against Venezuela, while Ecuador expelled Cuba's ambassador and staff.
A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, as the island's government faces increasing pressure from the U.S. amid fuel shortages and economic sanctions.
A grid failure knocked out power to two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, amid increasing pressure from U.S. energy restrictions.
A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, as the island's government faces increasing pressure from the U.S. amid fuel shortages and economic sanctions.
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