A significant power outage swept through Havana on Wednesday night, leaving much of the city in darkness. However, a prominent luxury hotel in the Cuban capital continued to be brightly lit during the blackout.
The widespread outage affected numerous neighborhoods across Havana, with residents reporting that electricity was lost for several hours. The blackout began in the evening, disrupting daily activities and prompting concerns among locals about the reliability of the city’s power infrastructure.
Despite the extensive loss of power, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski, located in the heart of Havana, remained fully illuminated throughout the incident. The hotel’s continued lighting stood in stark contrast to the surrounding darkened streets and residential areas.
Images and videos shared on social media showed the hotel’s exterior lights shining while adjacent buildings were without electricity. The sight drew attention from both residents and online observers, highlighting the disparity in power distribution during the outage.
Authorities have not provided a detailed explanation for the cause of the blackout or why the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski maintained power while much of the city did not. The incident has raised questions among Havana’s residents regarding the prioritization of electricity supply during such events.
