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La red eléctrica de Cuba sufre un nuevo colapso mientras continúa la presión de EE.UU.
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
Por Michael Rios y Patrick Oppman, CNN
La red eléctrica de Cuba sufrió un colapso, según informó este lunes el Ministerio de Energía del Gobierno en redes sociales, cuando la isla continúa sufriendo una crisis energética agravada por el bloqueo petrolero estadounidense.
El ministerio confirmó...
Key takeaway Este lunes, antes del apagón, 11 de las 16 unidades de generación no estaban operativas, ya sea por averías o falta de mantenimineto, según reportó la Unión Eléctrica de Cuba.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans with family ties to Cuba are likely watching the developments in the island's energy crisis with concern, given the historical connections between the two regions. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its role as a cultural and economic hub for the region make it a key location for Cubans living in the US. As the Cuban government attributes its energy woes to US sanctions, El Paso residents may be wondering about the potential implications for local trade and diplomatic relations. The city's own experiences with cross-border cooperation and energy infrastructure could also offer valuable insights for addressing similar challenges in Cuba. With the rest of the US, El Paso will be monitoring the situation, considering the potential humanitarian and economic repercussions of the crisis on Cuban-American communities, including those with roots in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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La red eléctrica de Cuba sufrió un colapso, según informó este lunes el Ministerio de Energía del Gobierno en redes sociales, cuando la isla continúa sufriendo una crisis energética agravada por el bloqueo petrolero estadounidense.
El ministerio confirmó...
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