President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said the island has not received oil shipments for the past three months
Cuba suffered nationwide power outages on Monday amid a US oil blockade, Cuba’s energy ministry says. The blackout left about 11 million people without power as the blockade put pressure on the country’s aging power stations.
Officials said emergency protocols were activated and power has since been restored to several areas, including Faustino Pérez Hospital in Matanzas. The Energy Ministry said that the reasons for the power outage are being investigated.
Cuba has suffered prolonged power outages and fuel shortages after the US threatened to impose sanctions on countries importing oil to the island. US President Donald Trump cited Cuba’s ties with Russia, China, Iran and pro-Palestinian armed groups as justification.
In early January, the US conducted a commando raid in Venezuela, Cuba’s top oil supplier, capturing President Nicolas Maduro, whom Trump accuses of running a drug cartel. When Maduro was brought to court in New York he denied the charges.
On Friday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said his country was ready for talks with Washington “Without sacrificing our principles or sovereignty.” He said that Cuba has not received oil shipments for the last three months. “Wicked” The blockade, which has affected many people including children in need of medical assistance.
Russia, China and the United Nations have condemned the US blockade “Inhuman,” It has been warned that blackouts and power outages cause immense harm to citizens.
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