Liuba María Hevia withdraws from social media after massive blackout in Cuba

The renowned Cuban singer Liuba María Hevia announced that she will temporarily leave social media until electricity is restored in Cuba, amid the energy crisis the island is experiencing.

In a post on her Instagram account, accompanied by an aerial image of Cuba shrouded in darkness, she expressed: "I will not return to social media until my country restores at least the light. Much of what I post on my networks is primarily intended for the Cuban people, with whom my heart is always."

His message arrived shortly after the energy debacle in Cuba erupted, which has been facing a massive blackout since October 18 due to the total disconnection of the National Electroenergy System (SEN), worsened by the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant. The lack of electricity, which in some areas exceeds 60 hours, has sparked protests and pot-banging in cities like Havana, while many Cubans cope with food loss and uncertainty about the supply.

Liuba's post has generated multiple reactions of support and gratitude among her followers: "Endless thanks for always being so Cuban, God bless you"; "Great! If I admired you before, I admire you even more now. Thank you for not staying silent and thank you for your music"; "My heart is with every Cuban on the island, with my family whom I haven't been able to communicate with since this morning"; and "Never, in almost 30 years outside of Cuba, have I felt so sad, so indignant, so disheartened… Cuba hurts a lot," some commented.

Liuba María Hevia, who lives between Cuba and Spain, has always shown her commitment to her people, and this time has been no exception. In the midst of this situation, other artists like Willy Chirino, La Diosa, Camila Arteche, and Claudia Valdés have also spoken out on social media in solidarity with the Cubans affected by the electrical crisis.

The massive blackout and the effects of Hurricane Oscar - which has recently degraded to a tropical storm - continue to hit the country hard, while the government response has been criticized for prioritizing events such as the Tourist Fair "Destinos Gaviota 2024" in Holguín. In contrast, millions of Cubans are still waiting for effective solutions for light and 'normalcy' to return to their lives.