Cuba's Power Grid Collapses for Third Time This March

0:00On March 22nd, Cuba's power grid failed completely on Saturday, marking the third nationwide blackout this March. The outage began with a sudden breakdown at the Nuevitas Plan in Kamigwe Province, triggering a chain reaction that knocked out all on mine, generators across the island. Officials from the Energy Ministry quickly set up small isolated power zones to keep hospitals, water plants, and other critical services running. They say teens are now rushing to bring the system back online amid ongoing repairs. These blackouts hit hard on daily life, with families dealing with spoiled food from dead fridges, no way to cook, and reduced work hours. Hospitals have even postponed surgeries, adding to the frustration for millions. The root problem stemmed from decades-old equipment breaking down, combined with severe fuel shortages that force up to 12-hour cuts every day. Cuba only makes about 40% of the fuel it needs, and supplies from allies like Venezuela have dried up. While the government points to U.S. restrictions on oil imports as a major factor, the frequent

1:04failure show how fragile the grid has become, leaving. The nation bracing for more instability ahead. From around the world, powered by AI, this is Global News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.