A significant power outage hit Caracas and several other regions across Venezuela early Friday, with the government pointing to “electrical sabotage” as the cause. The outage affected at least 13 regions, including Carabobo and Aragua, leading to widespread disruptions.
Freddy Nanez, Venezuela’s Minister of Communication and Information, announced that the country had fallen victim to sabotage, though he did not provide further details. Efforts are currently underway to restore power, but residents are left grappling with the blackout amid ongoing political tensions.
Power outages are not uncommon in Venezuela, though they are typically more localized. This latest incident echoes past national blackouts, particularly in 2019, when the country suffered multiple outages that lasted up to three days, which the government also attributed to sabotage by opposition forces.
Videos circulating on social media showed cities plunged into darkness, though these reports have yet to be independently verified.
Key Points
Major Power Outage: A widespread power outage occurred in Caracas and several other regions in Venezuela early Friday.
Government Alleges Sabotage: The Venezuelan government, through Communication and Information Minister Freddy Nanez, attributed the outage to “electrical sabotage” but provided no further details.
Affected Regions: At least 13 regions, including Carabobo and Aragua, were impacted by the outage, according to social media reports and Reuters staff.
Efforts to Restore Power: Officials are working to restore electricity, with the government focusing on addressing the disruptions.
Historical Context: Power outages are not uncommon in Venezuela, though they are usually more localized. The incident draws parallels to major blackouts in 2019, which the government also blamed on sabotage by opposition forces.
