A new analysis of Cuba’s energy collapse
Prolonged blackouts and growing generation deficits are disrupting economic activity, public services, and daily life for millions of people across the island. In recent weeks, electricity shortages have also sparked social discontent, with protests and pot-banging demonstrations reported in several parts of the country.
In this special edition of CUBA REVIEW, we publish a new report by economist Ricardo Torres, author of our Economic Review newsletter, examining the root causes of Cuba’s power crisis and the challenges the country faces in rebuilding its electricity system. The report analyzes the deterioration of energy infrastructure, investment choices made over the past decade, and the conditions needed to stabilize power supply in the years ahead.
