Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity

Scattered protests in Havana — residents banging pots, honking horns and shouting "turn on the lights" as many remained without power.
Nationwide blackout (third this year) blamed on fuel shortages after a six‑month U.S. fuel cutoff and sanctions that have gutted tourism and business.
Diplomatic standoff: the U.S. blames Cuba’s government for the outages, while most UN speakers urged Washington to lift the blockade and sanctions.