Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout on Monday as the energy and economic crises deepen in this country of some 11 million people. It was the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months. Two blacksmiths are seen in their shop in Havana on Monday, amid a blackout that happed after Cuba's national electric grid collapsed. A man leans into the window of a car to talk to someone inside the vehicle on Monday, amid a blackout in Havana. In February, Canada announced $8 million in aid for Cuba to "strengthen local food security and nutrition" amid the energy and humanitarian crisis on the island.

Source: CBC News March 17, 2026 02:35 UTC