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flag Cuba’s March 16, 2026, blackout affected all 11 million residents due to failing infrastructure, fuel shortages, and sanctions.

flag Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout on March 16, 2026, affecting all 11 million residents, as the country's deteriorating energy infrastructure and fuel shortages worsened. flag The Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed the outage, attributing it to systemic grid failures, aging equipment, and chronic fuel shortages. flag Officials cited the U.S. energy blockade and former President Trump’s January warning of tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba as contributing factors. flag The blackout disrupted hospitals, transportation, communications, and daily life, with recovery efforts ongoing amid limited resources. flag The incident highlights deepening economic and energy challenges exacerbated by international sanctions and underinvestment.

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