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HAVANA, March 13 (Anna Rosa Veitía, UPECI / www.cubanet.org) - Since
the end of last week, Havana has been subject to electric power cutbacks of over
ten hours every day due to maintenance and repair work in three power generating
plants around the island.
Typically power is cut between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m., and again from 5 p.m. to
midnight.
The Carlos Manuel de Céspedes generating station, in central Cuba, is
down for maintenance; two smaller stations in Havana province are out of service
awaiting repairs.
Everyday conveniences, such as water and refrigeration, cannot be depended
upon under the circumstances. For example, last week, squid became available in
the city's markets for the first time in six months. Several establishments have
reported considerable loses due to spoilage, and many consumers have elected not
to pick up their assigned quotas, in expectation of better times. In many areas,
the air reeks of spoiled squid.
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