Electricity Crisis Hits Western Cuba Again: Cuba’s UNE says a partial collapse of the National Electric System followed simultaneous trips on 220 kV lines from Matanzas to Cienfuegos and Matanzas to Santa Clara, leaving Pinar del Río, Artemisa, Mayabeque, Havana and Matanzas without power; UNE later reported restoration in the west early Sunday, but many residents disputed it in comments. Food Supply Chain Strain: A Food Monitor Program report argues Cuba’s food crisis is no longer just production or rationing, but a broken system spanning transport, preservation and delivery, with most households reporting access problems and rising prices. Prime Minister Pushes Production and Local Solutions: Manuel Marrero Cruz told parliament that defending the homeland means boosting food output and expanding coal production, while municipalities should convene stakeholders and use the approved 176 economic reforms, including joint ventures. Healthcare Electrification Fundraising: A Basque solidarity drive in Spain raised €12,332 to electrify Havana’s William Soler University Pediatric Hospital and other facilities, with follow-up promised. Water Woes Go Viral: A Pinar playwright’s parody about the “aqueduct” retreating as thirst approaches sparked widespread online frustration linking power cuts to water shortages. Hurricane Season Reminder: The US National Hurricane Center notes August typically brings higher activity even though 2026 has been unusually calm.