By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - Power blackouts in Cuba are expected to increase significantly due to a lack of fuel, officials warned in a nationwid.
Power blackouts in Cuba are expected to increase significantly due to a lack of fuel, officials warned in a nationwide TV broadcast, worsening the country's plight as it deals with food and medicine shortages. "If Mexico or Russia cease supply, problems will be bigger," he added.
With oil tankers docking from Mexico and Russia in recent days, Cuba could see its severe fuel shortage ease for the near future. It only produces a third of the fuel it needs each day, while residents navigate blackouts and food shortages.