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News|InfrastructureWestern Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy gridElectrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.

Cuba experienced a significant blackout affecting the western region, including Havana, on Wed, Nov 26, 2025. The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the outage began at 5am local time (10:00 GMT) and power was restored by 1:26pm (18:26 GMT).

HBy Hazel CaldwellDec 04, 20251 min read

Cuba experienced a significant blackout affecting the western region, including Havana, on Wed, Nov 26, 2025. The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the outage began at 5am local time (10:00 GMT) and power was restored by 1:26pm (18:26 GMT).

The outage left millions without electricity from Pinar del Rio to Mayabeque. Restoration efforts were initiated promptly by the Ministry of Energy and Mines.

Cuba's National Electric System (SEN) is facing challenges due to its ageing infrastructure, largely reliant on fossil fuels. Much of the infrastructure dates back to the Cold War era with significant expansion occurring in the 1980s.

Efforts towards renewable energy have been made, including a 2024 agreement with China to establish 92 solar farms by 2028, with the first operational as of Feb 2025. However, natural disasters, notably hurricanes, have impeded progress. Recent hurricanes have caused significant damage and disruptions to the power grid.

Cuba experienced a significant blackout affecting the western region, including Havana, on Wed, Nov 26, 2025.
Hazel Caldwell · Thehackingpost

The US embargo, in place since 1962, is cited as a factor impacting Cuba’s infrastructure. Despite periodic appeals at the United Nations to lift these sanctions, they remain in force, affecting the island's economy and infrastructure development.

The Cuban government attributes some of the infrastructure challenges to the embargo, alongside the damages from recent hurricanes.

Cuba has seen a population decline from 11,113,215 in 2021 to 9,748,532 in 2024, influenced by migration. US Customs and Border Protection reported increased encounters with Cuban migrants, reaching 217,615 in the fiscal year 2024.

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In recent developments, the United States has suspended immigration applications from Cuba and other countries, impacting migration trends.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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