Cuba begins power restoration after nationwide blackout

After a nationwide grid collapse on Friday that left 10 million people without electricity, some areas of Havana began to see power restoration on Sunday morning, with approximately 19% of the city's clients regaining electricity. The Cuban government attributed the blackout to a short circuit at a substation in Havana, which triggered a chain reaction across the island. The Felton power plant has been activated to aid recovery, but the larger Antonio Guinteras plant remains offline. Concerns are growing among residents about food spoilage after over 36 hours without power, especially in a city where many rely on limited generators. This incident marks the fourth nationwide blackout since October, exacerbated by aging infrastructure and reduced oil imports. The Cuban government continues to blame the energy crisis on the U.S. trade embargo and recent sanctions, which have hindered access to essential maintenance supplies for their power plants.