CubaBlackout Hits Amid Trump Threat, Earthquake

Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on March 16, 2026, as the US energy blockade crippled its ageing electricity system. The national grid restored power to two-thirds of the country by Tuesday morning, but Havana's 1.7 million residents faced food spoilage and daily outages. A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba's coast Tuesday with no immediate casualties. US President Trump threatened to "take" Cuba, citing its "weakened" state, while residents like retiree Olga Suarez lamented losing fridge contents during the blackout. The crisis deepened after Venezuela cut oil shipments on January 9, halting power generation and tourism. Cuba announced Cuban exiles can now invest in the country to ease economic pressure.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/17/cuba-scrambles-to-restore-power-as-trump-threatens-takeover/