On Sunday, Cuba experienced a complete failure of its national electrical grid, resulting in a nationwide blackout. The collapse occurred after a weekend of intermittent power outages that had already disrupted daily life across the island.

Authorities have linked the grid's instability to severe fuel shortages, which have hampered the ability of power plants to generate electricity. The country’s infrastructure, which is largely aging, has struggled to meet demand under these constrained conditions. While the government has not provided a specific timeline for full restoration, the situation remains critical as the nation attempts to stabilize its energy supply. The blackout marks a significant escalation in the country's ongoing energy crisis, which has been exacerbated by external economic pressures and limited access to imported fuel resources.