Summary
The outage affected roughly nine million people across the island.
Long‑standing fuel shortages and outdated infrastructure contributed to the collapse.
Key Points
3 points1
The power grid stopped working completely, causing a nationwide blackout.
2
Older power plants and a lack of fuel made the system vulnerable.
3
The United States imposed an oil blockade that limited fuel supplies.
New Words to Learn
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to break down or stop functioning
nationwide
occurring across the entire country
blackout
a period when electricity is not available
aging
getting old and less efficient
infrastructure
the essential physical systems such as power lines and plants
blockade
a restriction that stops goods from being delivered
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