NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Cuba experiences seventh national power grid collapse of 2026
Cuban authorities reported a total disconnection of the national electrical system on Monday, marking the second nationwide blackout in 48 hours and the seventh total collapse this year. The state-run Unión Eléctrica provided no specific cause for the failure, which follows a series of partial and total outages throughout 2026.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
Residents across Cuba are facing recurring, indefinite power outages that frequently exceed 20 hours per day, severely impacting daily living conditions and public infrastructure.
Key Facts
- This is the seventh total collapse of the Cuban National Energy System in 2026.
- The blackout reported on Monday is the second nationwide outage within a 48-hour period.
- Unión Eléctrica has not provided a specific reason for the latest system disconnection.
- A partial outage occurred on Saturday affecting the western region from Pinar del Río to Matanzas due to a 220-megawatt line failure.
- Residents in some areas are experiencing rotating power cuts that can exceed 20 hours per day.
- There were two national blackouts reported in March 2026 and three in July 2026.
- The energy crisis is attributed to aging infrastructure and the impact of a U.S. oil embargo imposed in January 2026.
Who's Mentioned
locationUnited States“Cited as having imposed an oil embargo.”other20“Number of hours of daily rolling blackouts.”personAlexey Ríos García“A 30-year-old resident interviewed regarding the outages.”organizationUnión Eléctrica“State-run utility company responsible for the power grid.”other220“Megawatt capacity of a power line affected by weather.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting on the situation.”locationLa Habana“Capital city of Cuba.”personElaine Delis Ramos“A 30-year-old teacher interviewed regarding the outages.”