AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Crisis/Power Grid: Cuba’s National Electric System (SEN) suffered a total collapse again at 4:30 p.m., the second nationwide blackout in days and the fourth in 2026, leaving millions in the dark as UNE and the Energy Ministry activated restoration protocols amid severe fuel shortages. Sanctions & Fuel Supply: Multiple reports tie the grid failures to a U.S. oil blockade that has sharply reduced imports since January, with Cuba producing only about 40% of needed fuel and outages stretching long enough to disrupt commerce, water services, and hospitals. Healthcare Strain: A separate report shows patients waiting for scans because key equipment is offline or tied up by power limits, highlighting how the energy crunch is worsening an already stressed healthcare system. Water Crisis: Havana’s water crisis affecting over 500,000 users is linked to the same fuel-and-electricity shortfalls, since most pumping depends on the grid. Local Adaptation: As transport and power falter, Cubans are increasingly using solar-powered electric tricycles to move people and goods when buses and fuel are scarce. Industry Resilience: ICAIC says it’s keeping film production and screenings going despite electricity limits, including restoration shipments and mobile cinema activity. Regional Support: CARICOM leaders say hurdles to aid for Cuba have eased, with potential support aimed at essentials like food and solar hardware.
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