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Americans who’re legally traveling to Cuba ought to count on main disruptions as a result of of the nation’s blackout disaster, in keeping with officers.
In a press release obtained by Fox News, the U.S. Embassy in Havana mentioned the nation is at present experiencing a complete power failure attributable to its electrical grid collapsing.
“All U.S. citizens in Cuba or planning to travel to Cuba should be aware and plan accordingly,” the embassy mentioned.
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The newest outage marks Cuba’s sixth nationwide grid failure of 2026, officers mentioned, with three occurring in July alone.
Residents are at present affected by intense warmth and a scarcity of air con, with many sleeping outdoors close to the water to flee the sweltering temperatures, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
Cuba is experiencing one other nationwide power outage after its electrical grid collapsed, in keeping with U.S. Embassy officers in Havana. (Yamil Lage / AFP by way of Getty Images)
Sunday’s highest temperature was 93 levels Fahrenheit, although it felt like 106 levels with the Caribbean’s 80% humidity ranges, per AP.
Though Cuba is certainly not a tourism hot spot, it nonetheless attracts guests from around the globe, together with Americans.
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U.S. legislation forbids any Americans to journey to Cuba for tourism functions, although some visits are permitted below a dozen classes.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) says Americans could journey to Cuba for functions together with household visits, journalism, schooling, spiritual actions, humanitarian initiatives and “support for the Cuban people.”
Many folks have been sleeping outdoors close to the water to flee sweltering temperatures as the island endures one other nationwide blackout. (Yamil Lage / AFP by way of Getty Images)
In a earlier journey advisory issued in May 2025, the State Department urged Americans touring to Cuba to “stay aware of your surroundings.”
“Do not physically resist any robbery attempt,” the advisory states.
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“Do not show signs of wealth, such as costly watches or jewellery.”
Residents throughout Cuba are dealing with widespread power outages, excessive warmth and restricted entry to air con throughout the newest electrical failure. (Yamil Lage / AFP by way of Getty Images)
The advisory additionally referenced “prolonged power outages,” and recommended Americans convey portable battery banks, as effectively as spare batteries and nonperishable meals and water.
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Cuba has struggled with an getting old electrical grid for years, with recurring gas shortages contributing to repeated nationwide outages.
The newest blackout marks Cuba’s sixth nationwide electrical grid failure of 2026, with three such outages occurring throughout July. (Yamil Lage / AFP by way of Getty Images)
Cuban officers have additionally blamed U.S. sanctions for exacerbating the nation’s vitality disaster, although it is unclear what prompted the newest blackout.
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“According to Cuban regime media, the reason for the collapse and the timeline to restore power is unknown,” the U.S. Embassy in Havana mentioned.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for remark.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
