Overview
- The energy minister, who disclosed Wednesday that diesel and fuel oil reserves are gone, said the power system is in a critical state.
- The grid operator reported a partial collapse early Thursday in eastern provinces, with power restored gradually to some essential services.
- Havana saw rare street protests Wednesday night as outages stretched to 20–22 hours, with residents banging pots, burning trash, and calling for electricity.
- The United States restated a $100 million humanitarian offer conditioned on reforms and delivery through the Catholic Church, and Cuba’s foreign minister said he is ready to hear the details.
- Fuel imports dried up after Trump’s January tariff threat, a single Russian donation has been used up, and Cuba is leaning on limited domestic oil, gas, and solar that lack battery storage.