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Cuba reports second nationwide power grid outage in a week

Mar 21, 2026, 4:23 PM | Updated: 8:56 pm

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said Saturday a total disconnection of the National Electric System took place, the second nationwide blackout reported in a week, according to a statement posted on social media Saturday.

The ministry says protocols to restore electricity service across the country were being implemented.

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Cuba reports second nationwide power grid outage in a week