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World - The Guardian
‘There is no money’: Cuba fears total collapse amid grid failure and financial crisis
Repeated blackouts leave residents concerned about food, water supply and Cuba’s future. Maria Elena Cárdenas is 76 and lives in a municipal shelter on Amargura Street in Havana’s colonial old ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What's behind Cuba's ongoing energy crisis?
The lights are turning back on in Cuba after a major power plant failure plunged the entire nation into darkness last week. While the majority of power has been restored, the blackout is serving as ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
IMF warns of ‘round-tripping’ fears
Technique to shift risk to investors may have ‘system-wide’ impact, fund warns4 days ago -
World - ABC News
Tropical Storm Oscar heads toward the Bahamas after dumping rains on eastern Cuba
Tropical Storm Oscar is heading toward the Bahamas after dumping heavy rain across eastern Cuba4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Cuba plunged into crisis by prolonged power blackouts
President warns against ‘vandalism’ after fuel shortages exacerbate economic struggles5 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Cuba's Government Struggles to Restore Power After Nationwide Blackout
Electricity outages have paralyzed an already-crippled economy, leading to shortages of everything from cash to running water.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Oscar dumps heavy rain across Cuba amid power outageT
Deluge causes landslides and tears house roofs as engineers try to get country’s electricity grid up and running again. Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba , ...5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes
Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings
Fidel Castro once called Cuba’s power plants “prehistoric.” But the country still relies on them, contributing to the longest blackout since the collapse of its former patron, the Soviet Union.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday evening on the northern coast of east Cuba before it weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across the island, according to the National Hurricane Center.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Scarce food and stifling homes: sputtering grid pushes Cuba nearer collapse
Four power cuts in a weekend born of the state’s penury have caused nationwide struggles and shortages. Dusk has become a particularly frenetic time in Havana, as Cuba prepared for a third night ...5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Millions in Cuba remain without power as Hurricane Oscar makes landfall
Millions remain without power in Cuba for a third consecutive day as slow progress is made in restoring electricity following three major grid failures.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
A few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsed6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours
As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba's power grid collapses again, keeping millions in the dark
Cuba's main electrical grid has failed, frustrating Cubans across the island, with up to ten million still in the dark. NBC News' George Solis has the latest.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Cuba Suffers Blackout After Power Plant Failure Near Havana
The Cuban government had just announced emergency measures to reduce electricity use — then the power went out across the entire nation.October 19 -
World - The Guardian
Cuba makes progress on regaining power after second total blackout
Authorities say they are gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals. Cuba’s government said on Saturday it had made some progress in gradually ...October 19 -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba hit with second blackout amid national power grid failure
After electricity was partially restored in Cuba following an island-wide blackout, the electrical grid collapsed a second time, causing widespread alarm. Journalist Ed Augustin told NBC News that ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Cuba hit by second blackout after grid collapse
Cubans experienced their second black out wave Saturday after government officials said they were working to restore electrical service to hospitals and crucial service centers after a grid failure ...October 19 -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads toward Cuba
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.October 19 -
Top stories - CBS News
Cuba electricity returns for some after major power outage
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.October 19 -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout
Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power ...October 19 -
World - ABC News
Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without powerOctober 18 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Cuba a oscuras por fallas del sistema eléctrico
Durante semanas, el país ha carecido de combustible para hacer funcionar la red eléctrica, lo que ha dejado a grandes zonas de la isla sin electricidad durante periodos de 15 a 20 horas.October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity
Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power
A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Massive blackout hits Cuba after major power plant fails
A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails
Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...October 18 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.October 18 -
World - Financial Times
‘China is not Cuba’s sugar daddy’: ties between communist nations weaken
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with BeijingOctober 13