More Misery for Cubans as Power Grid Fails Again Amid Summertime Heat The Cuban power grid has failed once again, leaving millions without electricity in the midst of sweltering summer heat.
For Cubans like Alexey Ríos García, this is a familiar tale of woe that highlights deeper structural problems plaguing their country. García's experience is not unique.
As temperatures soar to 34 C in Havana, power outages have become increasingly common and prolonged.