Cuban officials report island-wide blackout

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Cuban officials confirmed an island-wide blackout caused by a complete disconnection of the national electrical system, following intensifying pressure on the country's energy resources from the United States. The blackout comes amid a broader energy crisis on the island. U.S. pressure, including restrictions on oil supply, has been identified as a contributing factor.

Cuban officials on Monday said that a blackout affecting the whole island had occurred, according to The Associated Press. The incident follows recent pressure on the island country’s energy resources from the U.S. According to the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines, a “complete disconnection” had affected the Cuban electrical system, the AP reported. On…