00:00An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday, plunging some 11 million residents into darkness
00:06as the country's energy and economic crisis deepen and its power greed continues to crumble.
00:13The country's officials have blamed its woes on an energy blockade by the U.S.
00:17Also on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the takeover of the country
00:22while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office.
00:24Taking Cuba, I mean, whether I free it, take it, I think I can do anything I want with it.
00:31You want to know the truth. They're a very weakened nation right now.
00:36Meanwhile, the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines Electricity Director told state media
00:41that crews were trying to restart several thermoelectric plants, which are key to restoring power.
00:48With an aging power grid, this was the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months.
00:55In January, Trump warned of tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba,
01:01leading to what analysts have described as a worsening economic and humanitarian situation in the country.
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