Cuba suffered a complete nationwide blackout Monday, affecting its 11 million residents. The Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed a "complete disconnection" of the national electrical system.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba has received no oil shipments for over three months. The island now relies on solar power, natural gas, and aging thermoelectric plants - forcing postponement of tens of thousands of surgeries.
Venezuelan oil deliveries ceased after the U.S. arrested former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January. Though Cuba produces 40% of its petroleum, its crumbling grid cannot meet demand.
Díaz-Canel confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. government amid deepening energy and economic crises.