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The announcement from the Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE) regarding the supposed 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 and up to 36 hours of blackout.
"At this moment, Granma is linked to the National Electroenergetic System, meaning that all provinces are now interconnected," reported the UNE on Tuesday afternoon, while also noting that "thermal generation units continue to prepare conditions to synchronize with the SEN."
However, on social media, in the published by CiberCuba, many Cubans questioned the veracity of those statements, reporting that in their areas, the electricity supply remained unrestored.
"What country did they connect?" stated an internet user.
"In Moa, Holguín, there has been no electricity since yesterday. The Che Guevara factory is shut down; what power are they talking about? It hasn't reached here yet," wrote a user.
Others reported similar situations in different areas of the country. "Buey Arriba has been without electricity for 28 hours, it's not easy living like this," commented another internet user, while those from Contramaestre noted: "We've been without electricity for more than 32 hours and they say it's over."
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 a user.
There were also those who reported more than 30 and even 36 hours without electricity in areas like Holguín and Alcides Pino.
The reactions were marked by frustration and disbelief. "They don't tell the truth" and "They should go see what 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 large parts of the nation.
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