CUBA was plunged into an island-wide blackout as the country’s electrical grid collapsed on Monday night.The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on social media that a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system had taken place and said it was investigating.Lazaro Guerra, the ministry’s electricity director, told local media that crews were trying to restart several thermoelectric plants, which are key to restoring power.“It must be done gradually to avoid setbacks,” he said. “Because systems, when very weak, are more susceptible to failure.”

CUBA was plunged into an island-wide blackout as the country’s electrical grid collapsed on Monday night.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on social media that a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system had taken place and said it was investigating.

Lazaro Guerra, the ministry’s electricity director, told local media that crews were trying to restart several thermoelectric plants, which are key to restoring power.

“It must be done gradually to avoid setbacks,” he said. “Because systems, when very weak, are more susceptible to failure.”

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