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Article: Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout

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Summary: Protests have occurred in Cuba following a major blackout that left thousands without power in the island's western region. Cuban authorities have attributed the widespread outage to U.S. sanctions and a shortage of fuel for power generation.

Main Topics Covered: 1. Public protests in Cuba. 2. A widespread power blackout. 3. The official blame placed on U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/3/7/protests-in-cuba-after-thousands-without-power-following-blackout?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

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2026-03-07 10:18

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2026-03-07 08:00

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2026-03-07 08:02

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Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout
Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout
There have been protests in darkness in Cuba, as thousands of people still remain without electricity after a huge blackout hit the western part of the island on Wednesday. Authorities blamed the outage on US sanctions and a lack of fuel for energy facilities.
Published On 7 Mar 2026