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Cuba Restores Power After Nationwide Blackout

HeadlineMar 18, 2026

Cuba has restored power after a 29-hour island-wide blackout left millions of people without electricity. Cuban energy officials said they had reconnected the national power grid that had completely collapsed Monday. But blackouts are expected to continue. A U.S. energy blockade has cut off Cuba from accessing desperately needed fuel, as the Trump administration intensifies its pressure to topple the Cuban government.

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