# Cuba faces second nationwide blackout in a week amid Trump-era fuel blockade

Cuba suffered its second island-wide power outage in seven days, leaving millions without electricity. The blackouts are caused by severe fuel shortages resulting from the tightened US embargo under former President Donald Trump. This deepening energy crisis threatens daily life and the economy, underscoring the ongoing impact of US sanctions on Cuba.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/10/cuba-suffers-second-island-wide-blackout-in-a-week-amid-trump-fuel-blockade?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:18:08 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/11/cuba-suffers-second-nationwide-blackout-in-five-days?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:23 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxd3wkp2rzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:06:47 GMT