Cuba faces a severe energy crisis after a power plant collapse and Hurricane Oscar. The government has extended workplace and school shutdowns until Sunday to conserve energy. The country is working to restore its grid, with 70% of the population having access to electricity again. However, a 30% energy deficit remains during peak hours. Cuba's aging infrastructure and reliance on oil-fired thermoelectric plants have contributed to the crisis.

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