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In the midst of the national energy crisis, Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the workers of the electrical sector this Monday for “their daily dedication and resilience in the face of adversity,” once again attributing the blackouts to the “inhumane blockade by the United States.”
“Congratulations to the electrical workers of #Cuba on their day. Receive a strong hug and all our recognition for your daily dedication, for your resilience in the face of all kinds of adversities (the fiercest being the inhumane blockade by the United States), and for being an example,” wrote the ruler on his account on X (formerly Twitter).
The message arrives at a particularly critical time: the National Electric System (SEN) is experiencing one of its worst crises in decades, with deficits exceeding 1,800 MW and blackouts lasting over 18 hours in several provinces.
Since the beginning of the year, the lack of fuel and ongoing breakdowns in the thermoelectric plants have plunged the country into an unprecedented energy emergency.
The crisis worsened following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro on January 3 and the suspension of Venezuelan oil supplies, which are a key source for electricity generation in Cuba.
This is compounded by the uncertainty regarding the future of Mexican shipments under the government of Claudia Sheinbaum, which currently maintains its energy support for the regime in Havana, but is under scrutiny from U.S. authorities.
Meanwhile, Cubans endure entire days without electricity, without water, and suffering losses in food and medicine, but the government insists on blaming the embargo and avoids acknowledging the structural and managerial shortcomings of the national energy system.
The contrast between the reality of blackouts and the triumphant tone of Díaz-Canel's message has sparked rejection and mockery on social media, where numerous users describe his post as a "provocation" and an "insult to the people."
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