Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with U.S. escalate

Feb 6, 2026 - 01:00
Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with U.S. escalate
The smell of sulfur hits hard in this coastal town that produces petroleum and is home to one of Cuba's largest thermoelectric plants. Yet, even as the plant cranks back to life, residents remain in the dark, surrounded by energy sources they cannot use.