Power Crisis: Cuba is bracing for another brutal Sunday of blackouts, with forecasts saying up to 70% of the country could lose electricity during peak evening demand, after a week marked by long outages and even double total collapses of the national grid. Everyday Industry Impact: In Havana, residents are reorganizing daily life around brief “miracles” of electricity—sometimes at 3 a.m.—to cook, wash, cool off, and keep basic services running. Grid Security & Theft: In Caimito (Artemisa), 21 days without power followed theft of dielectric oil from transformers, triggering public outrage and calls for harsh punishment. Renewables Push: Cuba approved new renewable-energy regulations, including customs-duty exemptions for importing photovoltaic systems and related equipment, and inaugurated solar charging infrastructure in Villa Clara, including fast and ultra-fast EV charging powered independently from the main grid. Food Price Controls: Matanzas set reference prices and maximum margins for essential foods (eggs, oil, powdered milk, chicken, rice, beans), as provincial authorities move back toward controls amid complaints of abusive price hikes. US Pressure on Military Supply Chains: The US imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban entities and senior officials tied to military cooperation and arms shipments, tightening the economic chokehold as Cuba’s energy shortage worsens. Public Health Warning: Holguín health authorities warned Cuban youth about “Shaka” energy drinks, citing risks from high caffeine and stimulating ingredients.