Cuba faces island-wide blackout as fuel shortages and electric grid crumbles continue

Cuba is grappling with a severe island-wide blackout due to ongoing fuel shortages and a crumbling electric grid. The situation has worsened since January when Trump's administration threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, exacerbating the crisis. This has led to widespread power outages, affecting daily life and critical services. The blackout highlights the dire impact of international sanctions on a nation already struggling with economic difficulties, raising concerns about humanitarian implications and the broader geopolitical tensions in the region.