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More hardship in fuel-starved Cuba, hit by third nationwide blackout this year
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage this year, exacerbating an energy crisis linked to a US fuel blockade. The blackout followed a January 2023 cut-off of oil supplies by US President Donald Trump, depleting fuel for power plants. Union Electrica (UNE) reported a 'total disconnection' across the island.
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