Cuba: massive power outage hits eastern provinces, affects seven of 15

On 2026-05-14, Cuba's national electric utility UNE reported a partial collapse of the electric system at 06:09 a.m., affecting seven of the island's 15 provinces from Ciego de Ávila to Guantánamo. The outage added to ongoing electricity shortages in eastern Cuba, where prolonged blackouts have been linked to fuel scarcity.