Electricity is gradually returned to Cuba after millions left in the dark

Havana – The electricity service in Cuba gradually renewed on Sunday, more than 36 hours after the failure of the substation left the entire island in the dark.

Union Electric, the State Agency responsible for the electricity network, reported that most capital, Havana and eastern parts of the country had power. Expected service for return to western areas on Sunday.

A massive blackout starting on Friday evening was fourth in the last six months as strong Economic crisis He buys the land of the Caribbean Commission. The Ministry of Energy and MINA attributed to failure on the substation in the suburbs of Havana.

The latest audio signal that affected the phone, internet and water services. Many families could not cook because they use electrical equipment to prepare their meals.

Cuba suffered similarly Darks in OctoberNovember and December. The last ones were the first of 2025. years, but in mid-February suspended classes and work activities for two days due to lack of electricity production that exceeded 50% in the country.

Neighbors come as Cubans are experiencing the difficult economic crisis that the analysts blame the effects of Pandemic Covid-19, the program of domestic measures initiated by inflation and, primarily tightening sanctions by the United States.

Experts said electricity disorders were the result of the lack of fuel in power plants and the aging of infrastructure. Most plants are in operation for more than 30 years.

In the last few months, the government has contracted floating plant for energy production from Turkey to satisfy top demand, especially during a broken tropical summer. The government also promised that dozens of solar parks will begin working in 2025. Years.