Alina Fernández, the daughter of Fidel Castro, said Cuba's economy cannot provide four hours of electricity per day [1].
Fernández's comments highlight the depth of the energy crisis on the island. As a family member of the former leader, her perspective provides a high-profile critique of the current state of the Cuban infrastructure and economy.
Speaking in Miami, Fernández described a nation in decline. She said the truth about the situation cannot be hidden and that Cuba is falling apart [2]. The energy shortages have reached a critical point where basic utility guarantees are no longer possible [1].
Fernández recounted her own history with the island, noting that she left Cuba in 1993 [1]. Her departure preceded the current era of systemic collapse, but she maintains that the trajectory of the country has led to the present instability.
Recent reports indicate that the energy grid has suffered repeated failures. The island experienced its third blackout since early July 2024 [2]. These outages underscore the fragility of the power system, and the inability of the government to maintain consistent service for its citizens.
"L'economia di Cuba non è capace neanche di garantire l'elettricità per 4 ore al giorno," Fernández said [1].
The interview took place in the U.S., where many Cuban exiles reside. Fernández said the platform would bring attention to the hardships faced by those remaining on the island, focusing specifically on the lack of basic resources, and the failure of economic management [2].
“Cuba's economy cannot provide four hours of electricity per day”
The testimony of Alina Fernández reflects a broader pattern of systemic energy failure in Cuba, where aging infrastructure and economic mismanagement have led to chronic blackouts. By emphasizing the lack of even minimal daily power, Fernández underscores that the crisis has moved beyond temporary outages into a state of permanent utility failure, further isolating the population and destabilizing the domestic economy.
