1. How many times has Cuba's power grid collapsed in the past few days?

2. a) In the first paragraph, the Reuters reporters describe Cuba's electrical system as "decrepit infrastructure." Define decrepit and infrastructure.
b) Why do you think the Communist government allowed the government-run electrical grid deteriorate to such an extent that there is widespread collapse in the system?

3. What has the government done to try to reduce the amount of electricity needed?

4. What other shortages are Cubans facing in addition to power?

5. a) How soon did Energy and mines minister Vicente de la O Levy say the power will be restored?
b) What warning did he give residents?
c) What did O Levy say about Cubans and power outages?

6. For how long each day have weeks of blackouts lasted prior to the grid collapse?

7. What has the government blamed for the weeks of worsening blackouts leading up to the nationwide power outages?

8. From which three countries has Cuba gotten the oil they need for their largely obsolete, oil-fired power plants? Why has the amount of imports been greatly reduced?

Pray for the people of Cuba. Psalm 121