# Cuba approaches collapse amid severe power outages and US interference

Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis with widespread power cuts, pushing the country's society and economy to the verge of collapse. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing US sanctions and political interference, which critics say deepen hardships. This potential breakdown threatens to trigger a humanitarian crisis and reshape geopolitical dynamics in the region.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/18/cuba-edges-toward-breakdown-as-power-cuts-and-us-meddling-push-society-to-brink) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:03 GMT