**Cuba Overcomes Blackout with Successful Repair of Electricity Plant** Cuba is breathing a sigh of relief as repair teams have successfully fixed a major thermoelectric plant that caused widespread power outages earlier this week. The Antonio Guiteras plant, located in western Cuba, was shut down due to a broken boiler, leaving millions without power. However, thanks to the efforts of experts, the plant is expected to resume operations by Saturday afternoon. According to Felix Estrada Rodriguez, a top engineer at Cuba's Electric Union, the pace of repairs was slowed down due to the challenging working conditions and safety concerns. The confined space and high temperatures made it a difficult task for the repair teams. This latest setback is a result of the escalating pressure from the United States, which has imposed an oil blockade on the island nation. The US measures aim to isolate Cuba and push its energy system to the limit. The island's ageing energy grid, which still relies largely on fossil fuels, has been feeling the strain. The US has taken steps to cut off oil supplies to Cuba, including an executive order issued in January, threatening economic action against countries that supply oil to the island. This has heightened an economic and humanitarian crisis on the island, which has also struggled under a decades-long US trade embargo. Despite these challenges, Cuba has been working to increase its supply of alternative power sources, such as solar energy. China has been a key partner in this effort, exporting thousands of solar panels to the island. As the US continues to exert pressure on Cuba, the island nation remains committed to developing its own energy solutions and strengthening its economy. The successful repair of the Antonio Guiteras plant is a testament to the resilience of the Cuban people and their determination to overcome the challenges facing their country.