El mayor apagón de este martes en Cuba desconectará simultáneamente a un 62 % de la isla
El 31 de enero se registró el máximo histórico desde que Cuba empezó en 2022 a difundir regularmente estadísticas energéticas, con un apagón que llegó a dejar sin corriente de forma simultanea a un 63 % del país.
TL;DR
- Cuba is projected to experience extensive power outages on Tuesday, impacting approximately 62% of the island during peak demand.
- The island is in the midst of a severe energy crisis, worsened by U.S. oil sanctions, leading to record-breaking blackouts.
- Nine out of sixteen operational thermoelectric units are currently out of service due to breakdowns or maintenance.
- The deficit between electricity generation and demand is estimated at 1,850 MW, with a projected 1,880 MW disconnection.
- Independent experts suggest the energy crisis stems from chronic underfunding, estimating $8-10 billion needed to overhaul the system.
- The Cuban government blames U.S. sanctions for the energy crisis, labeling it 'energy asphyxiation'.
- The blackouts have severely impacted the economy, contracting over 15% since 2020, and have triggered significant protests.