Cuba’s energy grid failed again on Tuesday, for a third time this month, plunging nearly 10 million Cubans into darkness and further uncertainty. Anxiety over the future is hitting an all time high.

Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.

Cuba's power grid failed for the third time in less than 10 days, sparking another nationwide blackout, the national electricity company said Tuesday.