Coverage dated March 15, 2026 to March 16, 2026

Cuba experiencing island-wide blackout amid energy crisis, officials say

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Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout in the country of some 11 million people on Monday.

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Deutsche Welle
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout amid Trump oil blockade (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Wyoming Public Media
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.
The Daily Signal
Cuba’s National Electric Grid Collapses, Leaving Millions Without Power (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Mar 15, 2026
The Daily Signal's feed description
Cuba's electric grid collapsed Monday, leaving millions without power. The power failure comes after the US blocked shipments of oil.
FOX 35 Orlando
Cuba experiencing island-wide blackout amid energy crisis, officials say (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Mar 16, 2026
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout in the country of some 11 million people on Monday.
The Boston Globe
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Mar 15, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
It was the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months.
CNN
Cuba’s power system suffers total collapse (opens CNN)
Published Mar 15, 2026
CNN's feed description
Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a total collapse on Monday, the country’s power operator said, marking the latest nationwide blackout in recent years, and the first since the US effectively shut off the flow of oil to Cuba.
Los Angeles Times
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Officials in Cuba report an islandwide blackout in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen
Townhall
Cuba's Power Grid Just Collapsed Amid Nationwide Unrest (opens Townhall)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Cuba faces a nationwide blackout amid unrest, power outages, and economic crisis under a U.S. oil blockade.
CNN
Cuba’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade (opens CNN)
Published Mar 15, 2026
CNN's feed description
Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a total collapse on Monday, the country’s power operator said, marking the latest nationwide blackout in recent years, and the first since the US effectively shut off the flow of oil to the island of roughly 10 million people.
Digital Journal
Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites (opens Digital Journal)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as the United States pursues its oil
NPR
Cuba hit by island wide blackout as energy crisis deepens (opens NPR)
Published Mar 15, 2026
NPR's feed description
On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.
The Guardian
Cuba’s electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 15, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Ten million people left without power in latest of outages that sparked violent protest last weekend
ABC 7 San Francisco
Cuban officials report an island-wide blackout as country struggles with energy crisis (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Mar 15, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen.
Al Jazeera
Cuba electric grid collapses amid US oil blockade causing national blackout (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January amid US pressure, worsening humanitarian crisis on the island.
WHDH Boston
Cuban officials report an island-wide blackout as country struggles with energy crisis - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Mar 15, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises
New York Post
Cuba reports island-wide blackout as energy crisis worsens (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 15, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout for 11 million people as its energy and economic crises continue.
Newsweek
Cuba faces complete island blackout: What to know (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 15, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Cuban officials announced an island-wide blackout as the island remains in economic crisis amid the U.S. oil blockade.
The World from PRX
Cuba's crisis deepens (opens The World from PRX)
Published Mar 16, 2026
The World from PRX's feed description
Cuba’s entire electric grid collapsed for several hours yesterday. Gas stations on the island have had little fuel to sell since the US choked off access to foreign oil about two months ago. Cuban leaders say they’re in talks with US officials and are ready to open their economy to foreign investors…
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Mar 16, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout in the country of 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.
Blaze Media
Cuba's entire power grid has collapsed after US blocked oil shipments for 3 months, Cuban president says (opens Blaze Media)
Published Mar 16, 2026
Blaze Media's feed description
Trump said he might seize control of the country soon after citing its weakened state.
Military.com
Cuba Plunged into Darkness: Nationwide Blackout Signals a Deepening Crisis (opens Military.com)
Published Mar 16, 2026
Military.com's feed description
Cuba faces blackouts, protests and shortages after a U.S. oil blockade cut Venezuelan fuel. Analysts warn unrest could grow, hinging on military loyalty.
The Week
Cuba’s power grid fails as Trump lays claim to island (opens The Week)
Published Mar 16, 2026
The Week's feed description
The blackout left the island’s 11 million people in darkness
WSVN Miami
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Mar 16, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
HAVANA (AP) — The Trump administration made clear Tuesday that it sees Cuba as the next country where the U.S. can play out its desires
Hot Air
Cuba's Energy Grid Collapses, Entire Island Loses Power (opens Hot Air)
Published Mar 16, 2026
Hot Air's feed description
Cuba faces a total energy grid collapse, causing an island-wide blackout amid fuel shortages and aging infrastructure.
Jezebel
Cuba Is in Total Blackout as the U.S. Watches Its People Die (opens Jezebel)
Published Mar 16, 2026
Jezebel's feed description
Donald Trump is demonstrating with Cuba yet again that he doesn't actually want political or ideological change; he merely wants obedience.

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