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How do blackouts affect people?
Blackouts disrupt nearly everything. Without electricity, homes lose light, refrigeration, and air conditioning. Businesses close, and essential services like hospitals rely on backup generators. For millions in Cuba, these frequent outages mean significant inconvenience and can pose health and safety risks.
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