"A new blackout hit Cuba due to a disconnection of the National Electric System from Camaguey to Pinar del Rio, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem). Footage filmed on Wednesday night in Havana shows citizens and vehicles moving along the street in the dark, while some residents resorted to using candles, lamps and rechargeable devices to carry out their daily activities. "Here facing the disconnection of the system. For this, luckily, we have some rechargeable lamps, rechargeable fans. And the food had been cooked beforehand," said Carlos Rodriguez, an affected resident. He explained that when they suffer this type of blackout, they use charcoal to heat the food. On occasions, power cuts last between 24 and 48 hours, but he says they always find a way to stay informed about the situation. "There is a way of communication, that is, we have the radio to be able to listen to the news. And we hope that everything will be resolved in a short time," added Rodriguez. The Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, acknowledged that work was being carried out "in the midst of a complex energy situation" and guaranteed the restoration of the electricity service in the coming hours. On Thursday morning the National Electric System from Guantanamo to Pinar del Rio was interconnected, so the incorporation of generation units continues. The energy crisis in Cuba has worsened due to the United States blockade that prevents the entry of oil and fuels to the island. However, Wednesday's blackout had to do with the unexpected shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric, one of the largest power generation plants in the country."