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Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year

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Cuba experienced its seventh major blackout of the year on Friday, resulting in a total disconnection of the national electrical system. The energy ministry announced the outage on X, though it did not specify an immediate cause for the failure.

The widespread power failure occurs amid ongoing fuel shortages and relies on outdated thermoelectric plants. Additionally, the island's energy infrastructure challenges are compounded by the existing U.S. embargo.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Arab News (SA) Focuses on technical causes including fuel shortages and outdated thermoelectric plants.
Jamaica Observer (JM) Emphasizes the geopolitical context, highlighting the U.S. blockade and communist rule.
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