Power Outages in Cuba: Electricity Gradually Restored Across Havana
The past few days in Cuba have been particularly challenging for residents who faced widespread power outages across the country. In Havana, after prolonged blackouts, the electricity has finally been restored, slightly easing tensions among the city's inhabitants. However, for many, the consequences have been severe.
A Havana resident, Lyddana Nunes, shared her experience: "I had to cook everything in my fridge, or the food would have spoiled." While prices for fruits and vegetables have remained stable, the cost of bread has significantly increased. Supply issues have caused bread rations to arrive late, creating additional difficulties for the residents.
New Challenges After Blackouts
Although most areas of the capital have electricity again, the aftermath of the blackouts is still being felt across the country. In rural areas, millions of people remain without power. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, dressed in military fatigues, mentioned that recovery efforts are in full swing, but challenges persist.
Cubans, as locals note, are responding to the crisis with their characteristic calm and humor. One Havana resident said, "We are used to hardships and always find a way through. This wasn’t anything unusual for me."
For Cubans, the current crisis presents a new challenge. The local economy is suffering not only from the blackouts but also from a constant food shortage. "The system doesn’t work — too many outages and not enough food," residents complain. In the coming days, the government’s key tasks will be stabilizing food supplies and maintaining electricity.
