The Government of Mexico announced on Monday its willingness to provide technical support to Cuba, following the massive blackout that left the island without electricity since Friday.
The offer, communicated by the Mexican Foreign Ministry, includes assistance from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), a substitute for the Mexican Electrical Workers' Union, Light and Power of the Center, an old ally of the Cuban regime.
In a message disseminated by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE), it was highlighted that the CFE has offered its technical support for the rapid restoration of the electricity supply. The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Mexico's commitment to collaborate with Cuba on this challenge, recalling its solidarity with the Cuban people through its embassy in Havana, reported the EFE agency.
The Mexican Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, is in constant communication with his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez, to monitor the situation and coordinate support efforts. The embassy in Cuba also maintains contact with local authorities to obtain updated information.
The blackout, which affects several provinces, has been attributed to a failure in the national interconnected system, which was already experiencing problems due to the deterioration of the energy infrastructure. This situation has resulted in prolonged power outages, affecting millions of citizens and halting essential activities.
As a temporary measure, the Electric Union of Cuba has implemented a strategy to divide the electrical supply into several independent systems by regions, with the aim of ensuring the stability of the rest of the system. Electricity will be supplied to different provinces through various thermoelectric plants and distributed generation.
Despite efforts, the crisis has escalated and Cubans continue to face widespread blackouts, with many communities reporting days without electricity. The situation remains critical, while the Cuban regime claims it is working to restore the national electrical system.
The United States government asserted on Monday that it is closely monitoring the electrical collapse that Cuba has experienced in recent days and does not rule out providing assistance to the island, although it clarified that the Cuban regime has not requested aid.
"We are concerned about the possible humanitarian impact on the Cuban people. As we have seen in recent years, the economic conditions in Cuba, resulting from prolonged mismanagement of its policies and resources, have undoubtedly increased the hardships faced by the Cuban population," stated Karine Jean-Pierre, White House spokesperson, as reported by EFE agency.
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