Cuba hit by nationwide blackout

People buy food during a national blackout in Havana, Cuba, on March 16, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

HAVANA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba.

People walk on a street during a national blackout in Havana, Cuba, on March 16, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

Photo taken on March 17, 2026 shows an out-of-service gas station in Havana, Cuba. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

Vendors sell goods during a national blackout in Havana, Cuba, on March 16, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

People travel by tricycle during a national blackout in Havana, Cuba, on March 16, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

A woman travels by bicycle in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

A man rests in an out-of-service gas station in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)