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Hurricane Rafael Collapses Cuba’s Power Grid, Made Vulnerable by U.S.-Led Embargo

HeadlineNov 07, 2024

Cuba’s power grid collapsed again Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael lashed the island nation with torrential rains and sustained winds of 115 mph. The decadeslong U.S.-led embargo on Cuba has left Cuba unable to update its ailing energy infrastructure or import enough fuel and food for its residents.

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