Cuba Plunged into Darkness: National Power Grid Collapses

Cuba was shaken on Monday afternoon as its national power grid collapsed, leaving approximately 10 million Cubans without electricity. The grid operator, UNE, announced that the cause of the power outage has not yet been determined and investigations are ongoing. The country, which has been struggling with aging electrical infrastructure and fuel shortages for months, is now grappling with the aftermath of this major collapse. Authorities point to US sanctions and embargo policies that hinder fuel supply as key factors behind the crisis. This latest collapse has dealt a new blow to Cubans, who have been frustrated by days of planned power outages amidst the sweltering Caribbean summer.