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Cuba's Power Crisis Deepens | Auckland News
Cuba plunged into nationwide darkness as its power grid collapsed, the latest in a string of brutal blackouts fueled by crippling fuel shortages—exacerbated by U.S. pressure on allies like Venezuela and Mexico. Islanders are now waking up at night to cook, wash, or escape the heat, all while waiting for lights that may never return. The government’s small moves—letting foreign firms import fuel and permitting 200 businesses to sell it, plus loosening tourism rules—aren’t enough to fix the crisis. Officials admit the real, hard work is just beginning, and meaningful change will take time…
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