Local reports from Cuba say the country's electrical grid has collapsed, leaving an estimated 10 million people without power. The blackout comes at a time of heightened US pressure on the island.
01 · THE DISPATCH
Reports from Cuba indicate a nationwide collapse of the electrical grid, leaving an estimated 10 million people — nearly the entire island — in darkness. The blackout was reported Monday evening by local sources, and the situation is still unfolding. No official cause has yet been given, though Cuba's aging power infrastructure has been under severe strain. The outage arrives amid a renewed US pressure campaign against the Cuban government, adding economic and humanitarian dimensions to the crisis. This is a developing story.
02 · How it developed
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