The entire western region of Cuba experienced a massive blackout today, December 3rd, 2025, following a fault that disconnected the eastern part of the island previously. This marks the fifth significant power outage in Cuba in less than a year, contributing to what observers describe as the "normalization of the national catastrophe." Details regarding the exact cause of the latest disconnection and the specific time it began within the reporting window of 3:45 PM to 6:45 PM UTC have not yet been officially released. However, social media reports highlighted that the entire West was disconnected, a situation that has drawn criticism for a lack of accountability. This incident follows a pattern of severe power disruptions in Cuba. In September, the island experienced its fifth major blackout in under a year, with the eastern region having been disconnected due to a prior fault. The ongoing issues have led to public frustration over what is perceived as a lack of response from authorities.
