Cuba's national power grid collapsed again on 14 July, leaving millions without electricity in what Al Jazeera reports is the country's third blackout in 10 days and its fifth nationwide outage of 2026.
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Key facts
- Cuba's power grid collapsed again, causing a nationwide blackout on 14 July, according to Al Jazeera.
- The failure is the third nationwide blackout in 10 days, per Al Jazeera.
- It is the fifth nationwide blackout of 2026, per Al Jazeera.
- Millions of people lost power, according to Al Jazeera.
- The outage came amid a US-imposed oil blockade, according to Al Jazeera.
Cuba’s power grid collapsed again on 14 July, leaving millions of people without electricity, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet reports the failure marks the third nationwide blackout in the span of 10 days.
Al Jazeera reports the collapse is the fifth nationwide blackout to hit Cuba in 2026.
According to Al Jazeera, the blackout struck amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
Further details on the cause of the latest grid failure, the timeline for restoring power and the scale of the disruption were not specified in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Nationwide blackouts affect electricity supply for millions of Cubans. Al Jazeera reports the 14 July outage is the third in 10 days and the fifth this year, though the broader causes and consequences are not detailed in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many blackouts has Cuba had in 2026?
According to Al Jazeera, the July 14 collapse is Cuba's fifth nationwide blackout of 2026.
How many people were affected by the latest blackout?
Al Jazeera reported that millions of people lost power in the latest grid collapse.
What is contributing to Cuba's power problems?
Al Jazeera reported that the blackout hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
Timeline
- Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days
Al Jazeera: Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.