HurricaneIan Cuba's 11 million people are in a nationwide blackout on the Caribbean island following a hit by powerful Hurricane Ian.
Cuba's 11 million people are in a nationwide blackout on the Caribbean island following a hit by powerful Hurricane Ian.
Cuban officials hope to be able to restore power in parts of the country by late Tuesday or by Wednesday, according to reports.
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