Cuba edges toward breakdown as power cuts and US meddling push society to brink

Core point

Tensions have increased in Cuba as the US blockade continues. The island has been experiencing a six-month-long oil blockade, which has exacerbated the already fragile state of its infrastructure. Blackouts have become a regular part of life, with many citizens expressing their frustration through cacerolazos, or drumming of pots and pans. The Cuban government has stated that it faces a total absence of fuel and lacks access to spare parts for its thermoelectric units.