Civil Unrest in Cuba Triggered by Grid Failure and US Tensions

Protesters took to the streets across Cuba following the failure of half the island's power grid. The massive blackouts coincide with an unannounced visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who warned Havana against allowing adversaries like Russia and China expanded access to the island amid crippling US oil embargo conditions.

Date: May 15, 2026

Location: Havana, Cuba

Conflict: None

Category: protest

Severity: HIGH

Source: ABC News

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