The Cuban regime has run out of fuel for electricity generation: "What will happen in the coming days?"

The Minister of Energy and Mines of Cuba, Vicente de la O Levy, acknowledged this Wednesday that the country has run out of reserves of diesel and fuel oil to sustain the national electrical system. His statement confirms the worst energy crisis the island has experienced.

"The sum of the different types of fuel: crude oil, fuel oil, of which we have absolutely nothing; diesel, of which we also have absolutely nothing —I repeat—, the only thing we have is gas from our wells, whose production has increased," declared De la O Levy to state media, repeating the statement to leave no doubt.

The official described the situation as "extremely tense" and openly acknowledged the population's discontent: "We know there is dissatisfaction due to the blackouts."

A Russian tanker with 270,000 barrels of diesel remains adrift in the Atlantic, approximately 1,600 km from Cuba, since mid-April, without declaring a destination for fear of being intercepted by U.S. naval forces. De la O Levy indicated that the vessel was estimated to arrive this Friday, although without confirmation.

What can be expected in the coming days in Cuba?

1. Power outages could exceed 20 to 22 hours a day even in Havana.
2. The food shortage will worsen due to a lack of refrigeration and transportation.
3. The drinking water crisis will worsen due to failures in pumping systems.
4. Public transportation could come to a complete halt due to a shortage of diesel.
5. Internet and mobile phone services could experience further disruptions during prolonged power outages.
6. The risks of new protests, pot-banging demonstrations, and street blockades are increasing.
7. The regime could increase police presence, surveillance, and repression.
8. Hospitals and basic services will face greater operational challenges.
9. Prices of food, coal, candles, and illegal fuel will continue to rise.
10. El gobierno ya planea imponer new emergency measures y racionamiento severo.

What is the current situation in the capital of the country?

In Havana, power outages reach between 20 and 22 hours a day, leaving residents with barely two hours of supply. On Wednesday, the generation deficit reached a yearly record of 2,113 MW, with only 1,230 MW available against a demand of 3,250 MW.

Desperation overflowed into the streets. On Wednesday night, mass protests were reported in at least ten municipalities of Havana, the largest in the capital since July 11, 2021, featuring pot-banging, bonfires, and street blockades in Santos Suárez, Marianao, Nuevo Vedado, Luyanó, Reparto Bahía, and San Miguel del Padrón. In Playa, the police violently repressed the demonstrators.

The chants echoed in the streets reflected the frustration: "Power and food!" in front of the municipal headquarters of San Miguel del Padrón, and "Down with the dictatorship!" in Reparto Bahía.

What is the position of the United States regarding the crisis in Cuba?

The Department of State of the United States reiterated this Wednesday its offer of 100 million dollars in humanitarian aid for Cuba, conditioned on "significant reforms" and distributed through the Catholic Church.

The regime rejected the proposal. The chancellor Bruno Rodríguez described it as a "fable" and asked rhetorically, "Wouldn't it be easier to lift the fuel blockade?"

Tensions between the United States and Cuba are escalating. Rubio asserted that the issues in Havana stem from the poor management of Cuban resources over the decades.

For his part, Trump commented that "Cuba is a failed state" and assured that upon his return from China, the U.S. government could engage in dialogue with the regime.