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Cubans struggle to bounce back after 6th nationwide blackout this year
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The country's energy grid has been collapsing, leaving residents with limited options.
Cuba is experiencing significant challenges after a recent nationwide blackout. This event marks the sixth islandwide blackout this year. The country's energy grid has been collapsing, leaving residents with limited options.
The blackout occurred on Sunday night, with the state-run electric company reporting a total loss of power. The cause of the outage was not specified. Some areas, including Havana, had electricity restored by Monday, but much of the country remained without power.
Further details on the situation in Cuba are available from KXXV News, including the impact of the US pressure campaign on the country's energy supply.
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Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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