Cuba hit by nationwide blackout amid US fuel blockade

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout on July 6, 2026, leaving nearly 10 million people without power. This is the third such blackout in six months, as the country faces ongoing pressure from the United States. The US fuel blockade, tightened under President Trump, has severely impacted Cuba's ability to generate electricity and has also forced farmers to sell land due to disrupted harvests. The blackout has been described as causing 'agony' among the population.