Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackout Crisis

• Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout on Friday after a major power plant failure, affecting 10 million people.
• The government implemented emergency measures like suspending classes and shutting down state-owned workplaces.
• The blackout, starting Thursday, saw 1.64 gigawatts go offline, about 50% of the country's demand.
• Prime Minister Manuel Marrero addressed the nation, citing increased demand and old plant breakdowns as causes.
• The government plans to invest in renewable energy with 26 solar farms under construction.

Source: Outlook, Times Now News