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Cuba blackout deepens crises as US ramps up pressure

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A nationwide blackout has added new challenges for Cuba’s government after its power grid collapsed on Monday , leaving millions without electricity and deepening an economic crisis.

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WASHINGTON (TNND) — A nationwide blackout has added new challenges for Cuba’s government after its power grid collapsed on Monday , leaving millions without electricity and deepening an economic crisis. It comes as Havana is facing mounting pressure at home and from Washington. Cuban authorities have not yet given a timeline for full restoration of the electric system, leaving 11 million people living in darkness as hospitals cancel surgeries and authorities impose strict gasoline rationing.

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