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Electrical System Linked From Pinar Del Río to Holguín, but the Blackout Has Already Reached More Than 50 Hours

Rain and electrical storms caused an oscillation that triggered the second collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) in less than 24 hours this Monday 14ymedio, Madrid, August 4, 2026 / The National Electric System (SEN) has been linked since this morning from Pinar del Río to Holguín, with the three easternmost provinces still to … Continue reading “Electrical System Linked From Pinar Del Río to Holguín, but the Blackout Has Already Reached More Than 50 Hours”

Cuba Suffers Another Nationwide Blackout in Less Than 24 Hours

A failure at the Hanabanilla hydroelectric plant left hospitals in Villa Clara without electricity, and the authorities attribute the collapse to “weather incidents.” 14ymedio, Madrid, August 3, 2026 / Just hours after the slow recovery began from Sunday night’s blackout, Cuba suffered another total power outage. Official media reported Monday afternoon that a “fluctuation” caused … Continue reading “Cuba Suffers Another Nationwide Blackout in Less Than 24 Hours”

Havana, a Dead City, Faces an Unprecedented Blackout Today

The Elecric Union (UNE) Forecasts a Record 2,380-Megawatt Shortfall During Peak Hours. 14ymedio, Darío Hernández, Havana, July 29, 2026 – Cuba’s Electric Union (UNE) forecast a record shortfall of 2,380 megawatts (MW) during peak hours this Wednesday, a figure that, if realized, would further deepen the paralysis of a country battered by blackouts, the lack … Continue reading “Havana, a Dead City, Faces an Unprecedented Blackout Today”

Blackouts: New Electrical Deficit Record in Cuba, Exceeding 75%

This Wednesday a shortfall of 2,341 megawatts was reached – unprecedented, discounting total system collapses 14ymedio, Havana, July 9, 2026 / Three days after the most recent collapse of the national electrical system (SEN), it is barely noticeable that it is now connected. The continuous power cuts are announcement enough for Cubans, but they also have … Continue reading “Blackouts: New Electrical Deficit Record in Cuba, Exceeding 75%”

Havana Chronicles: The Blackout Lunatics

Amid banging pots and pans, plumes of smoke, and outages, the Cuban electricity crisis seems to have turned madness into a widespread state. 14ymedio, Yoani Sánchez, Havana, July 7, 2026 / The day after a power outage, everything moves much more slowly. This Tuesday, I spent long minutes trying to flag down an electric tricycle … Continue reading “Havana Chronicles: The Blackout Lunatics”

Workers at Varadero’s Luxury Hotels: the Main Victims of Cuba’s Tourism Collapse

The crisis has produced a devastating domino effect on the surrounding communities 14ymedio, Pablo Padilla Cruz, Varadero, 9 June 2026 / Though the blue of its waters grows more intense with the start of June, and its white fine sand shimmers under the relentless tropical sun, walking through the streets of Varadero’s tourist enclave today … Continue reading “Workers at Varadero’s Luxury Hotels: the Main Victims of Cuba’s Tourism Collapse”

The Russian Oil Tanker ‘Universal’ Moves Away From Cuba As Blackouts and Protests Grow

With the Guiteras thermoelectric plant offline, UNE anticipates an outage of 2,147 MW tonight. 14ymedio, Havana, May 25, 2026 / “Let the police come, I’ll tell them what’s going on in this país de pinga [fucked up country]!” The woman who exclaimed the curse word in broad daylight this Monday on San Rafael Boulevard in … Continue reading “The Russian Oil Tanker ‘Universal’ Moves Away From Cuba As Blackouts and Protests Grow”

The Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Up to 13 Years in Prison for Three Women Who Protested a Blackout in Santiago de Cuba

Mileidis Maceo Quiñones, Edilkis León Giraudis and Oneida Quiñones are accused of public disorder and property damage 14ymedio, Madrid, May 18, 2026 — Three women who were arrested at the end of 2024 in Palmarito de Cauto, Santiago de Cuba, are facing lengthy prison sentences for a protest that erupted during a prolonged blackout. Prosecutors … Continue reading “The Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Up to 13 Years in Prison for Three Women Who Protested a Blackout in Santiago de Cuba”

Havana Water Admits to the Collapse of the Water Supply “In Practically All Localities”

The state-owned company reports 200,000 affected citizens, while the population claims the figures ignore the true impact. 14ymedio, Havana, April 21, 2026 — A group of residents in Luyanó, in Havana’s Diez de Octubre municipality finally mnaaged to get a water truck from the authorities this week after days without a drop of water service. … Continue reading “Havana Water Admits to the Collapse of the Water Supply “In Practically All Localities””

The Blackout Forces Musicians of the Gran Teatro de la Habana To Give a Concert in the Dark

Amid the gloom, they give “one of the few joys of the day, of the week, of the month” 14ymedio, Havana, March 23, 2026 – Months of preparation and rehearsals were on the verge of going to waste last Saturday at the Gran Teatro de La Habana. That day was the culmination of the preparation … Continue reading “The Blackout Forces Musicians of the Gran Teatro de la Habana To Give a Concert in the Dark”

Cuba’s National Electrical System Collapses Completely

The UNE says that no breakdowns were reported at any of the thermoelectric plants that were operating at the time the system was disconnected. 14ymedio, Madrid, March 16, 2026 — A total shutdown of the national power grid (SEN) on Monday left the entire country in a simultaneous blackout around 2:00 PM. The Cuban Electric … Continue reading “Cuba’s National Electrical System Collapses Completely”

The Collapse of the Electrical System Leaves Much of Cuba Without Power

At the start of Saturday, the system had only 1,120 megawatts of generation available against a demand that reached 2,450. 14ymedio, Barcelona, March 14, 2026 —  This Saturday, Cuba’s National Electric Union reported that service will be affected by a 65% drop in demand due to insufficient generation capacity in the national power grid, a … Continue reading “The Collapse of the Electrical System Leaves Much of Cuba Without Power”

Cuba Chronicles: What Does Collapse Smell Like?

Burnt garbage, sewage, lack of cleanliness: finding a treat for your nose is a difficult task these days in Cuba 14ymedio, Yoani Sánchez, Havana, March 7, 2026 —  I take a mint leaf from the balcony and squeeze it between my fingers before adding it to the water I am going to drink. On my … Continue reading “Cuba Chronicles: What Does Collapse Smell Like?”

Cuba Suspends the Cigar Festival Amid Energy Crisis and Economic Collapse

The event underscores the fracture between the Island’s exportable image and its life in ruins. 14ymedio, Havana, February 15, 2026 – The Cigar Festival, considered the premier international showcase for Cuban premium tobacco, was suspended this Saturday with no new date set, amid the worst energy crisis the Island has experienced in decades. The state-owned … Continue reading “Cuba Suspends the Cigar Festival Amid Energy Crisis and Economic Collapse”

Culture Becomes One of the First Victims of Cuba’s Collapse

The regime prioritizes theaters of military operations and tank parades over the Book Fair. 14ymedio, Madrid, Yunior García Aguilera, February 7, 2026 – Every time the Cuban regime meets in congresses and plenary sessions with artists and intellectuals, it repeats the worn-out refrain that “culture is the first thing that must be saved.” The phrase … Continue reading “Culture Becomes One of the First Victims of Cuba’s Collapse”