Cuba plunges into total blackout as electrical grid collapses again, US Embassy warns

Cuba experienced a total power failure due to the collapse of its electrical grid, leading to cellphone and internet outages.

The reason for the collapse is under investigation, and the timeline to restore power is unknown, with the country's electrical system remaining vulnerable to regular and unscheduled outages.

This marks the seventh national outage in Cuba this year, with the power system struggling due to fuel shortages, U.S.-imposed oil blockade, and crumbling infrastructure.

Cuba experienced a total power failure Friday, according to the U.S. Embassy in Havana.

The embassy said the failure was due to the "collapse of Cuba's electrical grid."

According to Cuban regime media, the reason for the collapse is under investigation and the timeline to restore power is unknown."

"All U.S. citizens in Cuba or planning to travel to Cuba should be aware and plan accordingly. There are reports of cellphone and internet outages," the embassy added, noting that Cuba's electrical grid is "increasingly unstable," which has led to "multiple" nationwide power outages in the last few months.

The embassy added, "The electrical system remains vulnerable, and additional regular outages have been occurring more frequently and for longer periods. Scheduled power cuts occur daily, and unscheduled outages persist throughout Cuba."

Cuba's energy ministry also posted about the power outage on social media.

The country's power system has been struggling because of fuel shortages , the U.S.-imposed oil blockade and crumbling infrastructure.

Even when there isn't a national outage, the country often endures rolling blackouts that leave millions without power.

The last national outage happened just last month, and Friday's marks the seventh this year.