Cuba hit by massive blackout, leaving millions without power in Havana and western provinces

France 24

by FRANCE 24

March 5, 2026

Cuba hit by massive blackout, leaving millions without power in Havana and western provinces

Western Cuba was plunged into darkness Thursday as a massive blackout left millions without power. Between crumbling infrastructure and the halt of Venezuelan oil shipments under US pressure, the island’s energy grid is on the brink of collapse, with recovery expected to take days.

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Originally published on France 24 on 3/5/2026