Venezuela faces nationwide power outages, government blames saboteurs

Venezuela Hit by Nationwide Power Outage Following Presidential Election

After a contested presidential election, Venezuela experienced a widespread power outage, with authorities blaming saboteurs for targeting the national electricity network. Communication Minister Freddy Nanez announced the blackout, affecting nearly all of the national territory, including the capital Caracas. Nanez attributed the outage to “electrical sabotage” and assured that efforts were underway to restore service.

Power cuts are not uncommon in Venezuela, often localized. Previous outages, blamed on opposition forces, were actually linked to infrastructure issues. In the aftermath of the recent election, smaller blackouts continued to occur, coinciding with antigovernment protests.

Critics of President Maduro rallied against the government, attributing the disruptions to deliberate tactics. Despite the inconvenience caused by the outage, residents in the capital remained resilient. The disruption impacted daily life, with lighter traffic during rush hour and complaints about communication difficulties.