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More than 90% of the Cuban population remains without electricity following the general blackout that left the country in darkness since Friday night, according to a survey conducted by on social media.
The results show that 94% of respondents still do not have electricity service, while only 6% report having power in their homes.
The survey, in which more than 37,000 people have participated, reflects the magnitude of the collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) and the slow recovery being undertaken by the Unión Eléctrica (UNE).
So far, the state-owned company has reported that it is working on reconnecting the "microsystems" with the main generating plants, but has not provided a clear timeline for the total restoration of service.
This blackout is one of the most severe recorded in Cuba in recent years, with precedents in similar events that occurred in 2024, when several provinces were left without electricity for days.
The energy crisis on the island has worsened due to recurring failures in thermoelectric plants, a lack of fuel, and maintenance issues in the electrical infrastructure.
The desperation and discomfort of the population have become evident in the survey comments, where Cubans express their outrage over the lack of effective solutions and the uncertainty about when they will have electricity again.
Many users have reported that the lack of electricity severely impacts access to water, food preservation, and communications.
Meanwhile, the UNE has assured that it is continuing to work to restore the service as soon as possible and has asked the public for patience. However, the lack of concrete information and the scale of the blackout have created a growing atmosphere of discontent in the country.
CiberCuba will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the restoration of electrical service on the island.
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