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Millions in Cuba have been left without power after a nationwide blackout that lasted for two days. The crisis began on Thursday evening when the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant in Matanzas Province failed, leaving half of the island in darkness. By Friday morning, the entire country was without electricity in what has become the worst grid failure in years. While authorities have managed to restore power to some areas, it remains unclear when the situation will be fully resolved. What Happened? The failure of Cuba’s major power plant, Antonio Guiteras, caused widespread outages. Aging infrastructure, lack of fuel, and increased energy demands have worsened the crisis. Authorities are also battling the looming threat of Hurricane Oscar, the 10th storm of the Atlantic season. Has This Happened Before? Though power outages are not uncommon in Cuba, this is the worst failure since Hurricane Ian in 2022. Government measures to reduce demand include closing schools and shutting dow