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Jorge Junior, leader of the Cuban musical group Los 4, joined this week the millions of Cubans facing blackouts on the island by posting a humorous complaint on Facebook about the power outage he is experiencing in his own home.
"I am block 5, and the group says the power is back, but I have no electricity at all," wrote the artist on his verified account on the social network, accompanying the text with a photo of himself from behind, looking at a split air conditioner with the ceiling lamps turned off, in a room decorated with blue and gold marble.
The post sparked an avalanche of comments that blended humor, irony, and social critique.
Several followers reminded him that, given his status as a recognized artist, he should be able to afford an alternative solution.
"Are you telling me you don't have any panels or EcoFlow? How outrageous!" an internet user retorted. Another suggested directly, "Jorgito, fill the roof of your house with solar panels; Elito Revé did it that way and solved that problem."
There were those who took the opportunity to highlight their own reality. "I can say that, as I can't afford to buy a generator, solar panels, or anything," replied a follower, highlighting the inequality created by the crisis between those who can afford private solutions and those who cannot.
Other comments pointed directly to the dysfunction of the Cuban electric system. "Only two hours of electricity, the shift supervisor really cares about us," joked a user.
Someone else added, "They say they're restoring it gradually... it always happens with block 2." And one person summed up the situation with a striking phrase: "Welcome to the real world, bro."
There were also those who suggested looking for another avenue for complaints: "Go complain to the PCC," wrote one user, while another simply commented, "Total blackout, come on, bring out the lanterns."
Jorge Junior's complaint arises at the worst moment of the Cuban electrical crisis, which in recent days has reached critical levels.
The electricity generation deficit exceeded 2,100 MW last Monday, with power outages in some areas of Havana lasting between 20 and 22 hours daily.
The Minister of Energy and Mines himself acknowledged in May the discontent of the population regarding the situation, and the regime admitted at the end of 2025 that the blackouts would continue throughout 2026.
In response to the collapse of the state electrical system, Cuba relaxed the requirements for installing solar panels in private homes in April 2026, making the permit mandatory only for historic centers and multi-family buildings. This measure mainly benefits those who have the resources to make that investment.
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