[BREAKING] Venezuela is facing a nationwide blackout, with all 24 states affected since early this morning.
Authorities are working to restore power, and buses have been deployed in Caracas as the subway system is down. Story developing.
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Venezuela reactivates the José Antonio Páez Hydroelectric Complex, providing an initial 120 MW to tackle power shortages in western states like Apure, Barinas, Mérida, and Táchira.
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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Announces Electricity Rationing Ahead of Heatwave, Drought Forecast
Venezuela has introduced a 45-day electricity saving plan as authorities anticipate increased demand driven by extreme heat and drought conditions, according to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
The government also confirmed plans to reform the electricity sector to allow private investment through joint ventures in generation and distribution, aiming to address long-standing infrastructure limitations.
Recent outages and limited operational capacity, estimated at 12–14 GW out of 34 GW installed, highlight ongoing challenges in the national grid.
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VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos describes a recent nationwide blackout in Venezuela and the memories from similar events in 2019. While the country returned to normal faster this time, questions about the state of the electrical infrastructure linger.
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📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Scales Down Public Sector Schedule in Electricity Rationing Measure
The Venezuelan government has announced a six-week electricity rationing plan for state institutions, citing a climate emergency. Public offices will operate on alternating days with reduced hours (8 am-12:30 pm). Essential services remain unaffected.
Western states, including Mérida, Táchira, Barinas, and Zulia, have faced daily blackouts of up to eight hours. Analysts point to drought-related hydroelectric challenges and concerns over the country’s transmission infrastructure.
🔗 Read the report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-scales-down-public-sector-schedule-in-electricity-rationing-measure/
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