A series of interruptions to the nationwide electrical service of Cuba occurred during the months of February, March, October and December 2024.
[2] From 18 to 22 October 2024, a total nationwide blackout occurred due to the failure of the Antonio Guiteras Power Plant.
[1] In March 2024, Cuba experienced large-scale power outages,[5][6][7][8] amidst an economic crisis that hit the country.
[9] The blackouts, which peaked on 17 March and typically lasted for up to 18 hours a day, were due to the frequent breakdowns of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant, the largest provider of electricity to the island, and the lack of fuel shipments from Cuba's allies Russia and Venezuela.
[3] On 6 November, Hurricane Rafael made landfall near Playa Majana, Artemisa Province, causing a nationwide blackout.
[21][22] Government celebrations for Cuban Culture Day scheduled for 21–23 October were cancelled, in an effort to reduce strain on the electrical network.
[24] President Miguel Díaz-Canel blamed the outages on difficulties in importing fuel and other resources due to "financial and energy persecution" by the United States.
[25] Local authorities noted causes including increased demand from small- and medium-sized companies and residential air conditioners, as well as poor maintenance of power plants.
"[37] Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the shipment of approximately 500,000 barrels of oil to the island along with technicians to help assist the situation.