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Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Cuba suffered another blackout of the National Electric System, or SEN, on Tuesday, leaving the entire country without power, officials said. It was the third such incident in two weeks as a U.S. oil embargo stresses the island’s grid. Fuel has been running out across Cuba since January, when U.S...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to the island, deepening the island’s ongoing economic and financial crisis.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the news of Cuba's recurring blackouts may seem distant, but it has implications for the local Cuban-American community. Many families in the Houston area, including Piney Point Village, have ties to the island and are likely concerned about the well-being of their loved ones. The economic and financial crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by the US oil embargo, may lead to an increase in Cuban immigrants seeking refuge in the United States, potentially impacting local communities. Additionally, the blackouts and resulting public health consequences may also affect the flow of goods and services between the US and Cuba, which could have a ripple effect on local businesses and trade. As the situation in Cuba continues to unfold, it will be important for local leaders and organizations to be prepared to support the Cuban-American community in the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Cuba suffered another blackout of the National Electric System, or SEN, on Tuesday, leaving the entire country without power, officials said. It was the third such incident in two weeks as a U.S. oil embargo stresses the island’s grid. Fuel has been running out across Cuba since January, when U.S...
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