Cubans Light Fires in Havana Streets to Protest Electricity Blackouts

Cubans set fires in the streets of Havana to protest electricity blackouts that have affected parts of the country. Residents used the fires as a visible signal of frustration with the lack of power that has blanketed neighborhoods in recent days.

The outages have extended beyond the capital, leaving many areas without consistent electricity. Officials have not detailed the exact scope of the current shortages or announced immediate measures to restore supply. The situation stems directly from the exhaustion of previously delivered fuel shipments. Power generation in Cuba relies heavily on imported oil to operate its main plants.

Cuba has faced recurring electricity disruptions for years, with blackouts becoming more frequent during periods of fuel scarcity. The latest round follows the depletion of the Russian oil reserves that had provided temporary relief. No injuries or arrests related to the street fires were reported in initial accounts. The protests remained localized to lighting fires as a form of demonstration.