The independent radio station emphasized that the most difficult situation is in the cities of the western part of the island, especially in Jaguey Grande and Cardenas, located in the province of Matanzas Colon.
Long-term electricity shortages they also deprived several dozen municipalities of drinking water supplies. In this case, breaks range from 30 to even 48 hours.
How long do power outages last in Cuba?
Where is the situation most difficult?
How many municipalities lost access to drinking water?
What events influenced the energy crisis in Cuba?
— In Colonie, power outages last for over 40 hours. Then the power is restored for an hour or two, and then it is turned off again for a long time – said one of the inhabitants of the Matanzas province quoted by the radio station.
Energy crisis in Cuba
Until then, the authorities in Caracas were the largest supplier of oil to Cuba, but after Maduro was transported to New York, where his trial is underway, they stopped transporting the raw material. Shortly thereafter, Mexico announced the suspension of oil supplies to Cuba.
