Cuba's national power grid has collapsed, leaving an estimated 10 million people without electricity, journalist Asaf Rosenzweig (N12) reports. The collapse comes amid peak U.S. pressure on the island nation.
This report from journalist Asaf Rosenzweig (N12) adds the context of peak U.S. pressure on Cuba, as the island's electrical grid suffered a catastrophic failure Monday evening. The blackout, affecting an estimated 10 million people, was first reported by local Cuban media. The Zioneer reported earlier on the collapse at 19:55. The timing of the grid failure, amid heightened U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure, has drawn attention to the island's infrastructure fragility.
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