US blockade
Cuba's state-owned Unión Eléctrica (UNE) forecasts that 62% of the island will lose power simultaneously this Monday at peak demand. The energy crisis has deepened since mid-2024, worsening with the US oil blockade imposed in January. Nine of the country's 16 thermoelectric units are currently out of service.
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From Havana, Cuba sent a message of greetings to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Economic Council, reaffirming its commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) despite damage from Hurricane Melissa. The message expresses gratitude for international support and highlights key areas of cooperation. It stresses the need for financial integration to overcome barriers from the US blockade.