Puerto Rico Faces Major Power Outages Ahead of Easter Weekend
Puerto Rico is experiencing a significant crisis as it faces an island-wide blackout, impacting nearly 1.4 million residents just ahead of the Easter weekend. This massive power outage, attributed to a widespread failure of its power plants, has plunged the entire island into darkness. As restoration efforts continue, officials and residents alike are demanding answers regarding the frequency of these blackouts, with some questioning the reliability of the grid management by LUMA Energy. Over half of Puerto Rico remains without power, prompting concerns that electricity may be out for days. The situation has drawn public attention and criticism, including comments from local celebrities urging for change in the power infrastructure, highlighting the urgency of addressing ongoing energy issues in the region.
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