Cuba is grappling with severe power outages following repeated failures of its national grid, exacerbated by the looming threat of Hurricane Oscar. The island's largest power plant, Antonio Guiteras, unexpectedly shut down, leading to widespread blackouts affecting millions. Efforts to restore power have seen some progress, with authorities managing to generate 500 megawatts of electricity, yet this remains far below the 3,300 megawatt demand. The outages have intensified the country's economic challenges, with fuel shortages and infrastructure issues cited as major contributors. Amidst these challenges, small protests have emerged in Havana, with residents expressing frustration over the prolonged power cuts. President Miguel Diaz-Canel attributed part of the crisis to the US trade embargo, which complicates fuel acquisition for power stations.