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The Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel has been "missing" since the country experienced another general blackout, following the collapse of the Electric Power System (SEN) this Wednesday.
On his X account, where he usually shares messages with silly excuses or propaganda phrases calling for resistance and "creativity" in the face of problems, the leader focused his attention on another crisis that is very distant from the one his people are experiencing.
This Wednesday, as the country was left in the dark, Díaz-Canel wrote lamenting the bombings in Gaza and questioning whether "barbarism is becoming normalized."
The responses from internet users demanding that he focus on the numerous problems in Cuba came swiftly.
"It's easy to talk about Gaza to divert attention. But in Cuba, there are also bombings: of hunger, of repression, and of fear. Look first at the barbarity that you yourself are directing," said a young man.
"Get to fixing the mess of a country they've left behind, because we're living worse than in Gaza and all you know how to do is talk nonsense and not get off your jet," said another.
"In Fidel's island (Cuba), there was no need for bombings; you yourselves executed and destroyed the country," expressed another user.
For its part, the official account of the Presidency of Cuba on X merely shared a tweet from the Ministry of Energy and Mines regarding the establishment of microelectric systems to provide service to vital objectives.
Lis Cuesta has not published anything since Tuesday, when she announced her arrival in Cuba from her trip through Asian countries, expressing her excitement about "arriving at this beautiful, rebellious Island."
The only one who has stepped forward so far is the Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero, who boasted that the government has a well-defined strategy to tackle the drop in SEN, which occurred following the unexpected shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras power plant.
"We have a well-defined strategy to tackle this situation and the professionalism of UNE workers to make progress, as quickly as possible, in restoring the system," Marrero wrote on his profile on X.
From the National Cargo Office, where he went to directly supervise the restoration efforts, Marrero stated that the population will be kept informed about the recovery process, which—it's known—does not ensure the swiftness of the actions, much less their effectiveness.
Chancellor Bruno Rodríguez also stated that "the Party and the Government are maintaining oversight and ongoing monitoring of the situation," referring to the disconnection of the SEN.
However, for millions of Cubans affected by the energy crisis, the issue is not that the PCC "monitors," but rather that real and urgent solutions are provided to ensure electrical stability and alleviate daily uncertainty.
Cuba experienced its fifth nationwide blackout this Wednesday in less than a year, a figure that starkly illustrates the fragility of the National Electric System (SEN) and the regime's inability to resolve a crisis that impacts the daily lives of millions of people.
The latest outage occurred at 9:14 am this Wednesday, when the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, the largest and most important on the Island, unexpectedly went offline, causing a total collapse of the national electrical grid.
The history of recent collapses is eloquent:
October 18, 2024: Widespread blackout due to a failure at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant in Matanzas.
November 6, 2024: Total collapse of the National Electric System during the passage of Hurricane Rafael, whose winds caused the disconnection of the system.
December 4, 2024: Another nationwide blackout due to a malfunction at the Guiteras power plant.
March 14, 2025: Collapse due to a failure at the Diezmero substation in Havana, caused by a high fluctuation in the system.
September 10, 2025: Final fall of the SEN after the unexpected departure of the Guiteras.
The new power outage comes just days after another massive event that primarily affected the eastern part of the country.
On September 7th, a fault in the 220 kV Nuevitas-Tunas line caused the total disconnection of the electrical system from Las Tunas to Guantánamo, leaving millions of Cubans without service.
Frequently asked questions about the collapse of the National Electric System in Cuba
Why did the nationwide blackout occur in Cuba on September 10, 2025?
The general blackout occurred due to the unexpected shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant in Matanzas. This event caused a total collapse of the National Electric System (SEN), leaving the entire island without electricity.
What measures has the Cuban government taken to address the crisis of the National Electric System?
The Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz affirmed that the government has a well-defined strategy to address the crisis and that electrical microsystems are being established to service vital needs. However, the population continues to face prolonged blackouts without effective short-term solutions.
Where is Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel during the massive blackout?
Miguel Díaz-Canel has been "missing" from the public scene during the massive blackout, focusing his attention on other international crises instead of directly addressing the energy situation in Cuba.
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