Cuba loses power
Over the past few weeks, Cuba has experienced a massive blackout that has had horrific consequences for the people and economy. On Oct. 17, a nationwide stay-at-home order was put into effect to conserve power for all non-essential workers, but to no avail, the power went down nationwide the next day.
This resulted from the collapse of one of the biggest power stations in the nation, the Antonio Guiteras. The station was reportedly built poorly in the late 80s, with low-quality control, cut corners, and bad equipment. As the week stretched on, Cubans have been without air conditioning, refrigeration for food and light, and the economy has been crippled. The Cuban government blames it on the years of American trade embargos.
