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Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Jul 14, 2026 17:34 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jul 14, 2026
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Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.

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  • ID #15817
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jul 14, 2026
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