Cubans react to the massive blackout: "How long?"

Hundreds of CiberCuba readers have reacted with outrage to the new announcement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Cuba (MINEM) about the total disconnection of the National Electroenergy System (SEN), resulting from the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant.

This event triggered a massive blackout across the country that has heightened the discontent of the population, which is already experiencing blackouts of up to 20 consecutive hours.

In just 39 minutes, more than 3000 readers reacted to the news post on Facebook and left over 1100 comments like "How long will this last?" and "This is a crime against my people." The responses to the post reflect widespread discontent. Some are calling for a system change, pointing out that the current situation is unsustainable.

"What a huge lack of respect, an entire country without electricity, they should hand over the country and leave because what Cuba is experiencing is just shameful, how they have destroyed it and not just the Island that is falling apart, but the saddest part is its people, the population that is the one suffering," said an internet user.

"Excellent bad news! Let's see if people finally understand that the solution is for everyone to go out into the streets to change the system, communism is this, misery and needs," he emphasized a second time.

"Let them conduct a survey per household. By CDR. By schools. By workplaces. In fact, almost all workers are already at home. Children cannot go to school. Check who wants to continue with that failed system," recommended another.

"This is beyond words, I don't know where we're going when they are so self-sufficient that they don't realize they can't cope with an obsolete system. Let the younger generation govern the country with a different mindset, and you will see how everything flows."

"What a lack of respect, and I'm sure the big-bellied leaders are also without power," questioned an internet user.

"Still, Guiteras is leaving with a humanitarian visa," concluded another Cuban.

The Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, admitted the seriousness of the crisis during a recent appearance in state media, noting that no short-term solutions are anticipated. However, the arrival of fuel was announced, which could improve the situation.

Discontent among Cubans has been increasing, with blackouts in some areas exceeding 20 hours a day. Meanwhile, the population faces not only power outages but also difficulties in essential areas such as food and health. "We don't want more information, what we need are solutions," users cried out on social media platforms.