Key facts
- Cubans protested nationwide power cuts.
- The protests occurred in several locations, including Havana.
- This is the third nationwide power cut this year.
- Residents banged pots and set rubbish on fire.
- Residents also honked horns.
- Power cuts are due to fuel shortages.
- U.S. sanctions are exacerbating fuel shortages.
- One report describes the situation as a "US fuel blockade."
- Millions of Cubans remained without electricity.
Cubans have taken to the streets in nationwide protests against persistent power outages, with demonstrations occurring in several locations including Havana. This marks the third instance of nationwide power cuts this year, intensifying public discontent. Residents have resorted to banging pots and pans, honking horns, and setting rubbish on fire to voice their demands for electricity restoration. The power cuts are a direct consequence of severe fuel shortages plaguing the island. These shortages have been exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, which some reports describe as a "US fuel blockade." The situation has left millions of Cubans without power for extended periods, fueling widespread anger and frustration.