Cuba Suffers 6th Nationwide Blackout of 2026 as U.S. Warns Citizens

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 3

A total grid collapse left Cuba without power again, prompting the U.S. Embassy in Havana to warn Americans already on the island or planning legal travel to expect major disruptions.
Six nationwide failures have now hit Cuba in 2026, including three in July alone, and embassy officials said Cuban state media had not identified a cause or timeline for restoring electricity.
93-degree heat that felt like 106 with 80% humidity has worsened conditions, with residents sleeping outdoors near the water as air conditioning and other basic services fail.
U.S. law bars tourism to Cuba but allows travel under about a dozen categories, and a 2025 State Department advisory had already urged visitors to prepare for prolonged outages with batteries, food and water.
Cuba's recurring blackouts stem from an aging grid and chronic fuel shortages, while Havana says U.S. sanctions have deepened the energy crisis.