Blackouts in Cuba: Díaz-Canel promises to improve the electricity situation before the end of the year

 "This year we must move forward; we must have more than 1 MW that should improve the electricity situation," the president said.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel assured this Wednesday that the country's energy crisis will improve substantially in the coming months. During an official visit, the president insisted that the actions taken will allow for significant changes in the electrical system before the end of the year.

From the municipality of Trinidad, in the province of Sancti Spíritus, the leader of the regime stated that his government's goal is to incorporate more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) to the National Electric System (SEN) in 2025, with the aim of alleviating the prolonged blackouts affecting the population.

"The most important thing is to achieve popular participation. We have addressed long-standing problems, and this year we must move forward with the addition of more than 1,000 MW to the electrical system, which will improve the electricity situation," he declared.

Repairs at the Cienfuegos thermoelectric plant

Prior to his visit to Sancti Spíritus, Díaz-Canel toured the province of Cienfuegos, where he addressed the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes thermoelectric plant. According to the governor, the maintenance work will allow the plant to be operational again by summer, with the reinstatement of units 3 and 4.

However, the lack of resources and the age of the electrical infrastructure raise doubts about the viability of these plans. In provinces such as Matanzas and Holguín, blackouts have lasted up to 23 hours a day, severely impacting the daily lives of Cubans.

Factors behind the energy crisis

The island's severe energy crisis is the result of multiple factors: the deterioration of the electricity generation system, fuel shortages, a lack of investment in the sector, and the government's failure to implement sustainable solutions. Despite official announcements, power outages have worsened in recent years, generating growing discontent among the population.

Promises without guarantee of fulfillment

The government's promises have failed to dispel the uncertainty. On multiple occasions, authorities have promised improvements in the electricity supply that never materialized. Cubans, tired of power outages, are still waiting for a real solution to a problem that has marked their lives for decades.