Cuba has begun restoring electricity after a nationwide blackout that lasted more than 29 hours, as tensions with the United States intensify, according to energy officials and reports.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the Trump administration of waging an “economic war” through an oil blockade that has sharply reduced fuel supplies, reported by officials and cited in statements on social media. The outage comes as Cuba faces one of its most severe crises since the fall of the Soviet Union.
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The U.S. cut off access to Venezuelan oil earlier this year and warned other nations against supplying fuel, the report said. President Donald Trump has also made strong statements about exerting influence over Cuba, escalating rhetoric in recent weeks.
Cuban authorities are attempting to stabilize the grid and expand solar energy, but analysts warn these efforts may fall short. Experts say rising shortages and blackouts are fueling public discontent, raising concerns about stability.
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