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Americans who are legally traveling to Cuba should expect major disruptions because of the country's blackout crisis, according to officials.
In a statement obtained by Fox News, the U.S. Embassy in Havana said the country is currently experiencing a total power failure due to its electrical grid collapsing.
"All U.S. citizens in Cuba or planning to travel to Cuba should be aware and plan accordingly," the embassy said.
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The latest outage marks Cuba's sixth nationwide grid failure of 2026, officials said, with three occurring in July alone.
Residents are currently suffering from intense heat and a lack of air conditioning, with many sleeping outside near the water to escape the sweltering temperatures, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
Cuba is experiencing another nationwide power outage after its electrical grid collapsed, according to U.S. Embassy officials in Havana. (Yamil Lage / AFP via Getty Images)
Sunday's highest temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit, though it felt like 106 degrees with the Caribbean's 80% humidity levels, per AP.
Though Cuba is by no means a tourism hot spot, it still attracts visitors from around the world, including Americans.
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U.S. law forbids any Americans to travel to Cuba for tourism purposes, though some visits are permitted under a dozen categories.
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) says Americans may travel to Cuba for purposes including family visits, journalism, education, religious activities, humanitarian projects and "support for the Cuban people."
Many people have been sleeping outside near the water to escape sweltering temperatures as the island endures another nationwide blackout. (Yamil Lage / AFP via Getty Images)
In a previous travel advisory issued in May 2025, the State Department urged Americans traveling to Cuba to "stay aware of your surroundings."
"Do not physically resist any robbery attempt," the advisory states.
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"Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry."
Residents across Cuba are coping with widespread power outages, extreme heat and limited access to air conditioning during the latest electrical failure. (Yamil Lage / AFP via Getty Images)
The advisory also referenced "prolonged power outages," and suggested Americans bring portable battery banks, as well as spare batteries and nonperishable food and water.
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Cuba has struggled with an aging electrical grid for years, with recurring fuel shortages contributing to repeated nationwide outages.
The latest blackout marks Cuba's sixth nationwide electrical grid failure of 2026, with three such outages occurring during July. (Yamil Lage / AFP via Getty Images)
Cuban officials have also blamed U.S. sanctions for exacerbating the country's energy crisis, though it's unclear what caused the latest blackout.
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"According to Cuban regime media, the reason for the collapse and the timeline to restore power is unknown," the U.S. Embassy in Havana said.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for comment.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
