Economy & Business - January 2006

CUBA: Fidel declares war on blackouts

Central America & Caribbean 27 January 2006 Modified: 27 January 2006 256 views

President Fidel Castro broke one of the cardinal rules of politics by setting a deadline for the implementation of an ambitious programme. On 18 January Fidel promised that by 1 May 2006, 95% of Cuban households would be enjoying an uninterrupted supply of electricity.

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