politics
March 18, 2026
Cuba partially restores power as President Díaz-Canel vows ‘unyielding resistance’ to U.S. oil blockade
The communist-run island nation is thought to be facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union amid a U.S. oil blockade.
TL;DR
- Cuba's power grid is gradually being restored after a blackout exceeding 29 hours.
- President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned U.S. threats and pledged "unyielding resistance" to the oil blockade.
- The U.S. has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba, cutting off supplies from Venezuela.
- Cuba is facing its most severe test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- The government is exploring domestic energy rationing and increasing solar power generation.
- Analysts express skepticism about Cuba's ability to pivot to renewables quickly enough.
- Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to assist Cuba amid the economic crisis.
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