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The announcement from the Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE) regarding the alleged reconnection of the National Electric System (SEN) has sparked a and skepticism among citizens who claim to still be without electricity after more than 24 to 36 hours of blackouts.
"At this moment, Granma is interconnected with the National Electroenergetic System, meaning that all provinces are now linked to one another," reported UNE on Tuesday afternoon, while also noting that "thermal generation units are continuing to prepare conditions to synchronize with the SEN."
However, on social media, in the published by CiberCuba, numerous Cubans questioned the truthfulness of those statements, reporting that in their areas the electricity service was still not restored.
"What country did they connect?" a user commented.
"In Moa, Holguín, there has been no electricity since yesterday. The Che Guevara factory is halted, what power are they talking about? It hasn’t arrived here yet," wrote a user.
Others reported similar situations in different areas of the country. "Buey Arriba has been without power for 28 hours; what one is experiencing is not easy," commented another internet user, while from Contramaestre they noted: "It has been more than 32 hours without power, and they say that’s it."
In Santiago de Cuba, several residents reported that only the so-called prioritized circuits had electricity, while the rest of the population remained in the dark. “My circuit has been without power since 7 AM yesterday,” stated one user.
There were also reports of more than 30 and even 36 hours without electricity in areas such as Holguín and Alcides Pino.
Reactions were marked by frustration and disbelief. "They do not tell the truth" and "They should go see which country they connected to" were some of the comments that summed up the feelings of many.
The contrast between the official discourse and the reality described by citizens once again highlights the deep energy crisis the country is experiencing, with prolonged blackouts affecting daily life in much of the national territory.
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