Cuba suffers third nationwide power outage this year

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Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage of the year on Monday, with the state electricity company investigating the cause.
The island, already facing severe fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions, is struggling to maintain power, leading to daily life disruptions and growing concerns about a humanitarian crisis.

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Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage of the year on Monday, with the state electricity company investigating the cause. The island, already facing severe fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions, is struggling to maintain power, leading to daily life disruptions and growing concerns about a humanitarian crisis.

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