{"id":19646,"date":"2026-05-14T22:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=19646"},"modified":"2026-05-14T22:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:26:31","slug":"havana-protesty-blekauty-kuba-enerhosystema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/havana-protesty-blekauty-kuba-enerhosystema\/","title":{"rendered":"Protests erupt in Havana over large-scale blackouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Protests erupted in Havana due to prolonged blackouts: residents burned garbage, blocked roads and demanded immediate restoration of electricity supply. Cuba's Energy Minister said that fuel reserves were exhausted and the country's power system was in critical condition.<\/p>\n

Protests in the capital and the demands of Cubans<\/h2>\n

In Havana, thousands of people have taken to the streets due to hours-long power cuts. People are burning piles of garbage, blocking roads and chanting slogans demanding that the lights be turned on. Such protests are a rare occurrence in the Cuban capital, indicating the depth of energy crisis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The energy system is on the brink<\/h2>\n

Cuba's energy minister has publicly acknowledged that diesel and fuel oil reserves are completely exhausted. The island's power system is in a \u00abcritical\u00bb state. As a result, power outages last for hours and sometimes even for days. The situation is further complicated by the inability to purchase new fuel due to international sanctions.<\/p>\n

External pressure and the role of the United States<\/h2>\n

External factors put additional pressure on Cuba's energy sector. Donald Trump<\/strong> recently declared its support for a \u00abfree Havana\u00bb and also strengthened oil blockade<\/a> and expanded sanctions against the Cuban authorities. Against this backdrop, US air reconnaissance has intensified off the coast of Cuba: CNN has recorded at least 25 missions by the US Navy and Air Force since February. The US used similar tactics before its operations in Venezuela and Iran.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/h2>\n

The energy crisis in Cuba has exacerbated social tensions and led to open protests in the capital, a rare occurrence in a country with tight state control. Prolonged blackouts not only worsen the lives of local residents, but also create additional challenges for the government amid tightening sanctions and growing external pressure.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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