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Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage of the year on Monday, with the state electricity company investigating the causes.
The island nation, already facing fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions, is implementing severe power cuts.

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Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage of the year on Monday, with the state electricity company investigating the causes. The island nation, already facing fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions, is implementing severe power cuts.

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