Cuba's Power Struggle: A Nation in the Dark

Waking up to a world without power, food spoiling, and water taps dry as a bone. That's what Cubans faced again on Saturday morning when the national power grid failed for the second time in as many days. It's like the country hit the 'reset' button on a massive scale. Just hours before, officials had promised power was coming back after Friday's island-wide blackout caused by a major power plant failure. But sadly, it wasn't meant to be. Millions have been stuck in the dark for days. The aging electrical grid keeps giving up, leaving folks with no running water and food going bad quicker than you can say "refresco. " People complained on social media that their power briefly returned before flickering out again. It's like a cruel game of hide and seek with electricity. The communist-run country is in a pickle. Without power, life slows down as if someone hit the pause button. Schools closed, nightclubs shut their doors, and only essential workers were asked to show up. Havana, usually bustling, turned into a city of whispers with barely any street lights and few cops to direct traffic. Generators? Luxury items for most Cubans, so they were scarce too. Officials blame a mix of US economic sanctions, hurricanes, and old infrastructure for the mess. The prime minister even delayed a TV address due to technical issues, saying they paused some economic activities to give power to people. Health facilities ran on generators, and staff kept working. It's a struggle, but Cubans are a resilient bunch.