The day after the March: Unión Eléctrica announces blackouts of 1,500 MW in Cuba

The Cuban Electric Union (UNE) issued its usual informational note this Saturday, confirming that the critical situation in the National Electric System (SEN) remains the reality facing Cubans, despite the illusions projected the day before by the regime along the Havana waterfront.

Following the celebration of the so-called March of the Fighting People, called by the leader Miguel Díaz-Canel and organized by the Cuban regime as a propaganda event, the National Electric System (SEN) reported severe impacts, reaching a generation deficit of 1,619 MW at its peak.

According to the UNE statement, the electricity service was interrupted for 24 hours on Friday due to a generation capacity deficit. The situation was particularly detrimental in the provinces of Cuba, where power outages of up to 21 hours were reported throughout the day.

For this Friday, the UNE forecasts "an availability of 1,660 MW and a maximum demand of 3,080 MW, resulting in a deficit of 1,420 MW. If the expected conditions persist, a shortfall of 1,490 MW is anticipated during this time."

For the peak hours, an impact of 800 MW is anticipated, with a greater effect on the central and eastern regions of the country due to the high energy transfer to these areas.

The breakdowns at several thermal power plants, such as the units at CTE Felton, Renté, and Mariel, worsen the situation. Additionally, distributed generation is impacted by a lack of fuel, with 79 plants out of service, representing a loss of 480 MW of capacity.

The March of the Fighting People, held this Friday, was criticized by analysts and citizens as a display of resources that could have been allocated to address urgent issues such as the electrical crisis.

This mobilization is part of a strategy by the regime to divert attention from the country's structural problems, including the deterioration of the National Electric System.

While the regime prioritizes symbolic acts like the march, Cubans face daily life marked by prolonged blackouts and an energy infrastructure that appears to be on the brink of collapse. The lack of concrete solutions and the inefficient management of resources only heighten skepticism and public discontent regarding the current situation.