Havana, October 22, 2024 – Most neighborhoods in Havana have had their power restored as Cuba continues efforts to revive its struggling power grid following a series of significant outages. Government officials announced that electricity has returned to large parts of the capital, though recovery efforts are ongoing in some areas of the island.
The disruptions were caused by a combination of aging infrastructure, equipment failures, and tropical storms that recently hit the region. These challenges have exacerbated the country’s ongoing energy crisis, which has been marked by frequent blackouts over the past year.
Authorities are prioritizing repairs to ensure the grid’s stability in Havana and other major urban centers. However, rural areas and smaller towns remain partially in the dark as repair teams work around the clock.
Public frustration has grown amid the outages, with citizens criticizing the government for the slow pace of recovery and lack of communication. In response, officials have promised additional resources to expedite repairs and stabilize the grid before the year’s end.
Cuba’s energy infrastructure has long struggled under the weight of economic sanctions and limited access to fuel imports. The government is also trying to pivot toward renewable energy, but progress has been slow due to financial constraints.
As the situation gradually improves in Havana, the government urged residents to conserve electricity and warned that intermittent outages might still occur during the repair process.