Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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Notable Quotes
"We trust in the experience and effort of the electrical workers to overcome this situation in the shortest possible time."
— Manuel Marrero Cruz , Politician
"We are working to restore the National Electric System amid a complex energy situation."
— Vicente de la O Levy , Politician
"Without power, you can’t do anything. My grandson also is studying and I have to make him food. Public transportation isn’t helping."
— Odalis Sánchez , Other
"We must keep fighting. There’s no other way. We have to move forward, blockade or no blockade."
— Ernesto Couto Martínez , Other
"I rejected in the strongest terms the arbitrary and unjustified decision of the government of Ecuador to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in that country."
— Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla , Politician
Key People
Cuba’s Ambassador to Ecuador.
Cuba's Foreign Minister.
He is the President of Ecuador.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ernesto Couto Martínez is a 76-year-old resident commenting on the energy crisis in Cuba.
Manuel Marrero Cruz is the Prime Minister of Cuba.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Odalis Sánchez is a 63-year-old resident of Cuba affected by the power outage.
The executive branch of the United States government under President Donald Trump.
Vicente de la O Levy is the Minister of Energy and Mines in Cuba.
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Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
A widespread power outage affected the western half of Cuba, including Havana, due to dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electricity grid, exacerbated by U.S. actions against Venezuela.
A massive blackout affected most of Cuba, including Havana, amid a severe energy crisis linked to U.S. actions against Venezuela, while Ecuador expelled Cuba's ambassador and staff.
A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, as the island's government faces increasing pressure from the U.S. amid fuel shortages and economic sanctions.
A grid failure knocked out power to two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, amid increasing pressure from U.S. energy restrictions.
A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, as the island's government faces increasing pressure from the U.S. amid fuel shortages and economic sanctions.
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