Krisis energi
Kuba mulai pemulihan setelah pemadaman listrik nasional kedua dalam seminggu
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Kuba telah mulai memulihkan aliran listrik menyusul kegagalan jaringan listrik nasional pada Sabtu malam—pemadaman total kedua dalam waktu kurang dari seminggu dan gangguan besar ketiga bulan ini—yang berdampak pada sekitar 10 juta orang setelah pembangkit listrik utama di Nuevitas mengalami kerusakan. Para pejabat membentuk jaringan mikro untuk layanan penting di tengah kelangkaan bahan bakar yang kronis dan ketidakandalan jaringan listrik.
Cuba's National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) reported 298,000 tourists arriving in January, February, and March 2026, a 48% drop from 573,300 in the same period of 2025. The energy crisis, worsened by geopolitical tensions, has severely impacted the sector. Airlines have suspended flights and internal transport faces major limitations.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared the supply of diesel, petrol, and kerosene secure at the Hannover Messe opening, despite the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war. He announced a forthcoming national security council meeting. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is inviting industry representatives for talks.
Cuba's National Electric Union (UNE) is installing 5000 2 kW photovoltaic systems donated by China to diversify the energy matrix and ensure essential services amid the energy crisis. Of these, 2671 are allocated to vital centers across all municipalities, with the remainder going to isolated homes. Project head Elena Maidelín Ortiz Fernández emphasizes that the systems offer energy security during critical outages.
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In Havana, scheduled or unexpected blackouts lasting up to 12 hours have become a constant, forcing Cubans to reorganize daily routines. Families like Laura's, aged 68, prioritize cooking before interruptions to prevent food spoilage in limited refrigerators. These power failures impact work, health, and the psychological well-being of millions.