Cuba restores power grid and resumes scheduled blackouts after nationwide outage

Cuba has restored its power grid after a nationwide blackout left millions without electricity. Authorities announced that scheduled power outages will resume, with daily cuts of about five hours per block or zone. The recent blackout was caused by a breakdown at a thermoelectric plant in Matanzas province. This incident was the third major blackout in less than two months, following outages linked to Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael. Cuba's power system has faced ongoing challenges, including fuel shortages and aging infrastructure. Many areas rely on electricity for essential needs like cooking and water supply.