Island-wide blackout knocks out power to millions in Cuba amid ongoing energy crisis

Island-wide blackout knocks out power to millions in Cuba amid ongoing energy crisis Cuba plunges into darkness as nationwide blackouts hits over 10 million people on the island, worsening an energy crisis fueled by oil shortages and U.S. sanctions.

World

March 17, 20264:47 AM ET

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By 

Eyder Peralta

, 

Michel Martin

Island-wide blackout knocks out power to millions in Cuba amid ongoing energy crisis

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Cuba plunges into darkness as nationwide blackouts hits over 10 million people on the island, worsening an energy crisis fueled by oil shortages and U.S. sanctions.