Over the past few weeks, information has been spreading on social media about a nationwide economic protest called the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout." The call to action — or rather inaction — is ...

Cuba has been under severe sanctions from the United States since the Cold War and relies on importation for all of its energy needs.

Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines said at around 8:15 p.m. local time an outage at the Diezmero substation on the outskirts of Havana had caused "a significant loss of generation in western Cuba and ...

Cuba suffered a general blackout on Friday caused by a crash of its national electricity grid, officials said, the fourth major power outage on the cash-strapped communist island in five months.

Cuba suffered a general blackout on Friday caused by a crash of its national electricity grid, officials said, the fourth major power outage on the cash-strapped communist island in five months.

"This blackout is another massive message," he posted on Instagram. The first major message from People's Union USA came on Feb. 28, with a 24-hour economic boycott aimed widely at big corporations.

Conclusion The 2025 Economic Blackout Tour is a call to action for those committed to justice and equity. By participating in these strategic boycotts, individuals can help shape a future where ...

A new wave of consumer activism is sweeping the nation, with protests and boycotts targeting companies in a fraught political environment. Is Wall Street bracing for the impact, if any? For more ...

Amazon, the worldwide e-commerce company, faces a week-long “economic blackout” with consumers urged to boycott the retail giant and some of its biggest subsidiaries. The Amazon boycott is ...

Here's what to know. An Amazon boycott starts today and lasts until March 14. A Walmart spending blackout will take place April 7–13. The Amazon boycott is about “sending a message loud enough ...

The blackout comes amid ongoing debates over a proposed electricity tariff hike and government efforts to stabilise the power supply nationwide.

Last month, the grassroots organization took aim at corporate giants with a sweeping consumer blackout which urged consumers against making purchases at major retailers for 24 hours. Schwarz told ...