In the midst of a nationwide blackout, the regime prioritizes the activation of rapid response groups in Guantánamo

Cuba remains in the dark following the total disconnection of the National Electricity System (SEN) that occurred this Monday, a collapse that left the entire country without electricity and whose causes have yet to be explained by the authorities.

In the midst of the crisis, the official priority in Guantánamo has not been to inform about the cause of the blackout, but rather to activate the so-called Rapid Response Groups to enhance surveillance in neighborhoods and institutions.

According to the state newspaper , provincial authorities have implemented "organizational and surveillance measures" following the power outage, aiming to maintain order during the energy contingency.

The media reported that there was a focus on strengthening community vigilance and keeping the Rapid Response Groups active, as well as maintaining security at workplaces and state facilities, with the argument of protecting resources and ensuring "citizen tranquility."

Meanwhile, the available electricity will be exclusively allocated to services deemed vital. Starting at 8:00 p.m., according to official information, “generation islands” began operating with diesel and fuel oil generators to maintain supply in hospitals, including the provincial and children's hospitals, as well as other strategic centers.

In Baracoa, the authorities secured fuel to keep the local hospital's generator running, one of the few infrastructures that will have electricity during the night.

The rest of the province will experience total outages while specialists assess which circuits could be powered if the available capacity allows. Authorities have promised to provide updates every hour through the social media channels of the Electric Company and state media.

The widespread blackout occurred after a day already marked by severe generation deficits. According to the Electric Union (UNE), the system had been operating under extreme pressure for hours, with availability far below actual demand.

The total collapse of the SEN left the Island in one of the most critical moments of its energy crisis, exacerbated by aging thermoelectric plants, a lack of fuel, and constant breakdowns.

So far, the government acknowledges that it has not been able to determine what caused the system collapse, which keeps the uncertainty alive among millions of Cubans who continue to wait for the restoration of service amidst the darkness.