Cuba’s Tourism Industry Faces Decline Amid Blackouts and Shortages

19 Dec 2024

As Cuba grapples with worsening blackouts, food and fuel shortages, and labor issues, the Caribbean island is finding it increasingly difficult to attract tourists. According to Cuban government statistics, Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia announced that Cuba welcomed 2.2 million international visitors this year, significantly below the target of 3.2...

Nationwide Blackouts Hit Cuba After National Grid Collapses

04 Dec 2024

Cuba's national electrical system collapsed early Wednesday after the country's biggest power plant failed, in one of the latest episodes in a series of grid failures. The Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas, Cuba's highest electricity producer, had broken down around 2 am, causing the power shutdown, according to the...

Hurricane Rafael Ravages Cuba: Knocks Power Grid, Wrecks Homes

08 Nov 2024

Cuba is reeling after a powerful category 3 hurricane, Rafael, tore through the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees, and damaging infrastructure. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported initially. Hurricane Rafael crossed Cuba's western region on Wednesday evening, about 45 miles (75km) west of Havana. José Ignacio Dimas,...

Hurricane Rafael Again Triggers Nationwide Blackout In Cuba Amid Destructive Storm

07 Nov 2024

Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, has caused a widespread blackout across Cuba after making landfall on the island’s south-west coast on Wednesday. The national power company, Union Eléctrica, confirmed that strong winds from the hurricane led to the disconnection of the national electrical grid, prompting the implementation of contingency...

3 Reasons Behind Cuba’s Widespread Power Grid Failure Amid Deepening Crisis

21 Oct 2024

Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed for the fourth time in 48 hours on Sunday, plunging the island’s 10 million residents into darkness. The power outages come as Cuba grapples with severe shortages of medicine, food, and fuel, compounding the crisis. The first grid failure occurred on Friday when the country’s...

WATCH | Hurricane Oscar Slams Bahamas, Set To Batter Cuba Amid Power Crisis

21 Oct 2024

Hurricane Oscar made landfall early Sunday in the southeastern Bahamas, impacting Great Inagua island and heading toward Cuba, which is still grappling with the aftermath of a major power outage. The storm is expected to cause severe weather conditions, including storm surges and significant rainfall. Guantanamo radar capturing the approach...

Cuba Faces Renewed Blackouts As Power Grid Fails Amid Hurricane Threat

20 Oct 2024

Cuba's government announced on Saturday that it had made some headway in restoring electrical service across the island, including to hospitals and areas of the capital, Havana. This follows reports from state-run media indicating that the national grid had collapsed for the second time within 24 hours. Despite the efforts,...

Tropical Depression Over Cuba Expected to Strengthen, Bringing Heavy Rain And Coastal Flooding To Florida

04 Aug 2024

A tropical depression forming over Cuba is becoming better organized and is forecasted to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast, according to meteorologists on Saturday. The storm intensified into a tropical depression late Friday and is expected to escalate into a tropical storm by...

Cuba Faces Economic Strain as Fuel Prices Skyrocket by 500% Amidst Ongoing Crisis

10 Jan 2024

Cuba, already grappling with economic hardships, is bracing for further challenges as the government announces a staggering 500% increase in fuel prices, effective February 1. This move is part of a series of measures aimed at alleviating the country's budget deficit. The cost of a liter of regular gasoline is...

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Cuba’s Tourism Industry Faces Decline Amid Blackouts and Shortages

Nationwide Blackouts Hit Cuba After National Grid Collapses

Hurricane Rafael Ravages Cuba: Knocks Power Grid, Wrecks Homes

Hurricane Rafael Again Triggers Nationwide Blackout In Cuba Amid Destructive Storm

3 Reasons Behind Cuba’s Widespread Power Grid Failure Amid Deepening Crisis

WATCH | Hurricane Oscar Slams Bahamas, Set To Batter Cuba Amid Power Crisis

Cuba Faces Renewed Blackouts As Power Grid Fails Amid Hurricane Threat

Tropical Depression Over Cuba Expected to Strengthen, Bringing Heavy Rain And Coastal Flooding To Florida

Cuba Faces Economic Strain as Fuel Prices Skyrocket by 500% Amidst Ongoing Crisis

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