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A malfunction in the generator at the Majayara Telecommunications Center left Baracoa without mobile phone service or television signal, affecting some radio stations in the city of Baracoa in Guantánamo this Saturday.
A statement from the state-run Radio Cuba reported that “due to a malfunction of the generator group, and in light of failures in the National Electroenergetic System, the following services are affected:”
Standard digital television transmitter (channel 51)
Analog television transmitter Cubavisión (channel 48)
Analog television transmitter Tele Rebelde (channel 54)
Educational analog television transmitter (channel 60)
Analog television transmitter Telesur (channel 66)
Community analog television transmitter and Multivisión (channel 42),
Radio Taíno transmitter
Radio transmitter Habana Radio
Mobile phone base station (ETECSA).
Cuba is on the brink of an energy collapse. The country is engulfed in an endless blackout: electricity availability declines week after week, demand rises, and the deficit remains at critical levels.
This Saturday, for example, disruptions are expected to approach 1,770 MW, highlighting a trend of continued deterioration over the past week.
The week ended with a sustained increase in the deficit and longer power outages, greater pressure on thermal and distributed generation, and a clear inability of renewable supplements to mitigate the impact.
If no structural changes occur—such as an increase in thermal capacity or real acceleration of renewable projects—the normalization of service will remain out of reach; citizens will continue to suffer from ongoing and prolonged blackouts, with serious implications for daily life, health, and family finances.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis and Blackouts in Cuba
What caused the interruption of services in Baracoa?
The interruption of services in Baracoa was caused by a malfunction in the generator of the Majayara Telecommunications Center. This malfunction affected mobile phone services, television signal, and several radio stations, worsening the communication situation in the city amid a national energy crisis.
What is the current situation of the electrical system in Cuba?
Cuba is facing an energy collapse with continuous power outages due to a generation deficit exceeding 1,770 MW. Failures in thermal plants, a lack of fuel, and insufficient renewable energy worsen the situation, severely impacting the daily life and economy of Cubans.
How do power outages affect the Cuban population?
Blackouts severely impact the daily life of Cubans by disrupting essential services such as electricity, water, and telecommunications. This leads to discontent and frustration, affecting health, the economy, and quality of life, with implications ranging from food spoilage to the halting of medical and transportation services.
What measures has the Cuban government taken to address the energy crisis?
The Cuban government has not provided effective structural solutions to address the energy crisis. Although investments have been promised and attempts have been made to implement scheduled blackouts, these measures have not succeeded in alleviating the issue, leaving the population without clear answers or short-term solutions.
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