Marc Frank

Journalist at Reuters

Journalist in Cuba and author of Cuban Revelations, Behind the Scene in Havana: http://t.co/5ax3vr1tmn

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Cuba’s electrical grid collapses again leaving millions in the dark

Dec 4, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Dave Sherwood |Marc Frank

Havana — Cuba’s national electrical system collapsed on Wednesday after the country’s largest power plant failed, the government said, the latest of several such failures as the island’s grid crumbles amid fuel shortages, natural disasters and economic crisis. Cuba’s main power producer, the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas, shut down at about 2am, prompting the grid collapse, the energy department said.
Red eléctrica cubana colapsa tras fallo de una central y deja a millones de personas sin luz

Dec 4, 2024 | reuters.com | Dave Sherwood |Marc Frank

FOTO DE ARCHIVO: Un hombre se sienta en la oscuridad durante un apagón después de que el huracán Rafael dejó fuera de servicio la red eléctrica del país, en La Habana, Cuba. 7 de noviembre de 2024.
Cuba’s electric grid collapses after power plant failure, leaving millions in the dark

Dec 4, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com | Dave Sherwood |Marc Frank
Millions of Cubans without power as grid collapse crisis deepens

Oct 20, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Dave Sherwood |Marc Frank |Chizy Nomiyama

Havana — Millions of Cubans awoke on Sunday to find their homes still without power after another partial grid failure overnight, deepening a crisis that has raised questions over the viability of the government’s efforts to re-establish electrical service. The country’s top electricity official, Lazaro Guerra, confirmed a partial grid collapse in the western provinces of Cuba, which includes Havana, late on Saturday.
Amid deepening economic crisis, Cuba tightens rules on fledgling private sector

Sep 17, 2024 | reuters.com | Marc Frank |Dave Sherwood

An employee attends a client at a private shop of construction materials in Havana, Cuba, July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabHAVANA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Cuba's booming private businesses braced for impact on Wednesday as the island's communist-run government implemented a raft of new laws aimed at more tightly regulating the private sector amid a deepening economic crisis.
Cuban rum makers fret as another dismal sugar harvest looms

Nov 28, 2023 | reuters.com | Marc Frank

Bottles of Havana Club rum are seen at the production line at the Havana Club Distillery in San Jose de las Lajas, Cuba, May 12, 2015. Picture taken May 12, 2015.
Cuba warns of worsening blackouts as fuel crisis bites

Sep 28, 2023 | sightmagazine.com.au | Marc Frank

Havana, Cuba Reuters 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. Local governments have already begun announcing restrictions on power usage at state-run companies and other entities, including moves to postpone sporting events and university classes.
Cuba warns citizens blackouts will worsen as fuel runs short

Sep 28, 2023 | reuters.com | Marc Frank

HAVANA, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Cuban officials warned in a nationwide TV broadcast late on Wednesday that blackouts would increase significantly due to a lack of fuel, potentially worsening the country’s plight as it deals with food and medicine shortages. Local governments have already begun announcing restrictions on power usage at state-run companies and other entities, including moves to postpone sporting events and university classes.
Cuba warns of worsening blackouts as fuel crisis bites

Sep 28, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Marc Frank

HAVANA (Reuters) - 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. Local governments have already begun announcing restrictions on power usage at state-run companies and other entities, including moves to postpone sporting events and university classes.
Cuba warns of worsening blackouts as fuel crisis bites

Sep 28, 2023 | wibqam.com | Marc Frank

By Marc FrankHAVANA (Reuters) – 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. Local governments have already begun announcing restrictions on power usage at state-run companies and other entities, including moves to postpone sporting events and university classes.