Cuba Struggles to Restore Power After Outage

Cuba is recovering from a significant nationwide blackout caused by the failure of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant, which left millions without power. As of Saturday, limited electricity has been restored in some areas, with officials reporting microsystems operational in all provinces except Artemisa. President Miguel Díaz-Canel has declared a state of emergency, halting non-essential activities to manage the crisis. The Cuban government blames the situation on a combination of old infrastructure, lack of maintenance, and fuel shortages exacerbated by the U.S. embargo. Despite some progress, officials warn that certain energy deficits will persist, and the overall situation remains tense. The blackout has compounded existing hardships for the Cuban population, already grappling with shortages of essential goods and services.