Cuba’s Grid Reboot: Havana’s Power Restored After Island-Wide Blackout

Cuba successfully reconnected its national electrical grid, restoring power to most of Havana following a widespread blackout that left 10 million residents in the dark. The lights returned late Sunday, becoming a beacon of hope amid the island’s ongoing energy crisis, which officials attribute to geopolitical strains. Troubles began on Friday evening when a transmission line malfunctioned, leading to a chain reaction that shut down power generation across the island. Although significant progress has been made, with key oil-fired power plants back in operation, the grid is supplying only a third of its usual electricity demands. The Cuban government continues…