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Amid the most recent nationwide blackout that left all of Cuba without electricity, the state-run newspaper Adelante from Camagüey published an unusual column where, in a mournful tone but still adhering to the regime, it acknowledged the ongoing collapse of the national electrical system and the complete lack of planning in the power outages.
Entitled “Zombies without Schedule,” the text described the daily anguish of the people of Camagüey, who experience up to 20 hours without electricity and face the impossibility of organizing their daily lives.
The author, Elia Rosa Yera Zayas Bazán, admitted that there is no longer a demand for greater electricity generation, but rather the right to be informed: “We don't even complain about the lack of electricity anymore […] There is no longer a demand for more power, only the demand for knowledge, and that is a right of every citizen.”
The lament, although disguised as a personal chronicle, reflects the impact that the lack of transparency from the regime has had on the population, which has even stopped publishing the power outage schedules.
According to the journalist herself, the Electric Company of Camagüey -the same one that took pride in stating that "blackouts are a matter of opinion"- has not reported the affected circuits for months, limiting itself to general data about the national deficit.
This complaint comes at a time when the Unión Eléctrica has confirmed the fifth total collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) in less than a year. It occurred this Wednesday at 9:14 a.m., following an "unexpected shutdown" of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant in Matanzas. This is the second nationwide blackout of 2025 and confirms the irreversible deterioration of the Cuban energy network.
Despite the official silence, social media collected thousands of comments that reflect the widespread fatigue. Users spoke of "psychological torture," of living "in fear of losing power amidst any activity," and of a country "in perpetual collapse".
The publication of Adelante, although seemingly critical, aligns with the official narrative by solely blaming the "complex electro-energetic scenario" and not questioning the lack of investment, technological neglect, or the political responsibility of the regime.
Meanwhile, the UNE and the Ministry of Energy and Mines continue to make empty promises about new solar projects and future maintenance cycles, while reality shows that the country is experiencing a structural energy emergency.
In essence, the article from Adelante confirms an undeniable truth: even the state media can no longer ignore the energy disaster plaguing Cuba, although its criticisms fall short and avoid pointing out the true culprits.
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