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Cuba faces fresh blackout as authorities probe power grid failure
Cuba's state electricity provider has launched an investigation into the cause of a widespread power outage affecting the island nation. The utility said it would provide regular updates on the progress of system restoration efforts.
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Cuba experienced another major blackout, with the National Electric Union (UNE) confirming it had initiated a formal inquiry to determine the underlying causes of the power grid disruption.
The outage left significant portions of the Caribbean island without electricity, marking the latest in a series of electrical failures that have plagued the nation in recent months. The UNE did not immediately specify the number of customers affected or the geographical extent of the blackout.
Authorities said restoration efforts were underway, with the utility committing to regular updates on the recovery timeline. The investigation aims to identify both immediate triggers and systemic vulnerabilities in Cuba's aging power infrastructure.
The blackout underscores ongoing challenges facing Cuba's electrical grid, which has struggled with aging equipment, fuel shortages, and maintenance backlogs. Power outages have become increasingly common across the island, affecting both residential and commercial sectors.