Widespread Power Outage Leaves Western Cuba in the Dark
大規模停電導致古巴西部陷入黑暗
In recent years, Western Cuba has faced a recurring crisis: the sudden plunge into darkness caused by the collapse of its National Electric System (SEN).
近年來，古巴西部面臨著一場反覆發生的危機：國家電力系統（SEN）崩潰導致的突發性大停電。
The island relies on Soviet-era thermal plants that are long past their intended lifespan.
該島依賴蘇聯時代的火力發電廠，這些電廠早已超過預期的使用壽命。
Chronic maintenance issues and an inability to import spare parts due to a lack of hard currency have pushed the grid to the brink.
長期的維護問題以及因缺乏硬通貨而無法進口零件，將電網推向了崩潰邊緣。
For Cubans, these outages are not just technical failures; they disrupt daily life, affecting water supplies, medical services, and food security.
對古巴人來說，這些停電不僅是技術故障；它們破壞了日常生活，影響供水、醫療服務和糧食安全。
While the government often blames international sanctions for the decline, experts point to a systemic failure in investment and management.
雖然政府常將這種衰退歸咎於國際制裁，但專家們指出，這是投資和管理上的系統性失敗。
As frustrations mount, the darkness serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the nation's fragile electrical grid.
隨著不滿情緒高漲，黑暗成為了該國脆弱電網所面臨挑戰的嚴酷（ㄧㄢˊㄎㄨˋ）提醒。
