Power Outage in Cuba

22. March 2026, 04:45

There is a big power outage in Cuba. The whole power grid has failed. Almost 10 million people have no power. This is almost the whole island. The power plants in Cuba are very old. They often break down.

Cuba needs oil for the power. But the country gets no more oil. The USA made a blockade. US President Donald Trump does not want oil for Cuba. He stopped deliveries from Venezuela. Without oil, the power plants stand still.

Life is very hard for the people. Food spoils in the fridge. The internet and phones do not work. Hospitals also have problems. Some people now protest against the government. Donald Trump says he might take over Cuba.

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Definitions

Power Grid: A power grid connects power plants with houses. It sends power everywhere.
Blockade: A blockade means: A country cannot buy or sell things. Other countries block the ways.
Power Plant: Power is made in a power plant. It often needs oil or coal for this.

People

Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the President of the USA. He decides the politics for his country.
Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel: Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel is the leader of the government in Cuba.

Locations

Cuba: Cuba is an island in the Caribbean. People there speak Spanish.
Venezuela: Venezuela is a country in South America. It has much oil.
USA: The USA is a big country in North America.

Sources

FAZ 22. March 2026, 04:15

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