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Cuba's eastern grid collapses again; seventh full blackout of 2026
Le Monde·CU·about 20 hours ago
Cuba's largest power plant, Guiteras, went offline again just five days after a previous failure, deepening nationwide power outages. Authorities claim restoration within hours, but repeated breakdowns signal chronic grid instability. This recurring failure exacerbates Cuba's energy crisis and strains public services.