Cuba's power blackouts have caused widespread disruptions, with life brought to a near total halt. The country is experiencing severe shortages of food, medicine, and basic necessities. Experts warn that the situation is dire and requires immediate attention.

NPR's A Martinez asks CNN's Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about Cuba's power blackouts, which have brought the country to a near total halt. <p>NPR's A Martinez asks CNN's Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about Cuba's power blackouts, which have brought the country to a near total halt.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5758009" />