Over 100 Hours Without Power in Matanzas After Voltage Surge...
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A prolonged blackout and a voltage surge have left a Matanzas building without power for over 100 hours, damaging residents' appliances.
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What Happened
A residential building in Matanzas is experiencing a power outage that has now lasted over 100 hours. The prolonged blackout began after a neutral cable in the electrical grid broke. This breakage caused a significant voltage surge, leading to damage to various household appliances belonging to residents.
Where and When
The incident occurred in the city of Matanzas, Cuba. The electrical failure started after a brief two-hour power restoration during a larger blackout. The neutral cable on the pole supplying power to the building snapped, creating a surge of 168 volts that impacted numerous homes. This happened on March 14, 2026, and as of March 15, 2026, the power had not been restored.
Why It Matters
This situation highlights critical issues with Cuba's aging electrical infrastructure and the challenges residents face with prolonged service disruptions. The resulting voltage surge has caused tangible financial losses for many families who had their essential home appliances damaged or rendered unusable. The extended lack of electricity also disrupts daily life significantly.
What Parties Say
Historian and professor Alina Bárbara López Hernández reported the incident. She stated that calls were made to the electrical company, with a complaint registered under number 7503. According to the electrical company, a technician was needed to assess the damage to appliances, but this assessment had not yet occurred. When utility workers with a repair vehicle and ladder were seen in the area, residents' requests to inspect the damaged pole were reportedly dismissed, with workers stating it was not their assigned task.
What Comes Next
Residents are planning to escalate the issue by visiting the local Government and Party offices on Monday, March 17, 2026, to formally present their situation. Professor López Hernández recalled a similar past repair in the same location that took 17 days to resolve, suggesting a potentially long wait for service restoration.
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Over 100 Hours Without Power in Matanzas After Voltage Surge Damages Appliances
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A prolonged blackout and a voltage surge have left a Matanzas building without power for over 100 hours, damaging residents' appliances.