Massive blackout plunges western Cuba into darkness as power grid struggles
Cuba’s prolonged energy problems reflect the wider economic crisis gripping the country—a crisis intensified by the pandemic, which devastated the tourism industry, tighter U.S. sanctions, and a failed monetary reform intended to unify the currency.
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00:00A widespread blackout swept across Havana and much of Western Cuba on Wednesday, cutting electricity to millions on the island already grappling with chronic power shortages and a deepening economic crisis.
00:16For many residents, the blackout was another blow in a string of hardships.
00:20The thermal electric plants are always breaking down. I have two children, so this is very bad.
00:30This country is in a very bad shape. To get food is very difficult. This is very hard.
00:37Cuba's prolonged energy problems reflect the wider economic crisis, crippling the country, intensified by the pandemic,
00:43which devastated tourism industry, tighter U.S. sanctions and a failed monetary reform intended to unify the currency.
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