Cuba grid crisis deepens: 70% of island to face blackouts during peak hours Saturday

Cuba's state utility UNE projects that up to 70% of the island will lose power simultaneously during peak afternoon-evening hours on Saturday, as the National Electric Energy System (SEN) remains in a 'critical' state. The recurring nature of these blackouts indicates a chronic infrastructure failure rather than a one-off event, with the government acknowledging the severity. This sustained grid collapse signals deepening economic strain and potential for social unrest, though the immediate market impact is limited to Cuba's isolated economy.