Cuba's Grid Collapses Again, Amid Protests & Aid

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Global News Today. QA's national power grid has collapsed again, leaving more than 10 million people without electricity in their homes and businesses. This marks the second major failure in just one week, following three big blackouts this month alone. The energy ministry confirmed the total shutdown and said crews are working on restoration, starting with key spots like hospitals and water plants. The grid operator reports slow but steady progress amid ongoing fuel shortages and an older electrical system strained by a United States embargo on oil imports. Locals are filling the strain with some banging pots and pans and protests on the streets of Central Havana. In the town of Marone, a crowd even set fire to the local Communist Party office, though such public shows of anger are against the law and can lead to. Arangadist AID is on the way from international supporters, including a group that arrived in Havana with solar panels, food, and medicines. A flotilla from Mexico faced rough seas, but should dock in the capital on Monday to help

1:03ease the crisis. Meanwhile, tensions with the United States continue, as talks aim to resolve the fuel issues, but Cuban leaders insist their government structure is. Not up for debate. In an effort to press on, highlighting the island's tough road ahead.