Venezuela Faces Major Power Outage

On Friday, Venezuela experienced a significant power outage affecting Caracas and at least 24 other states, attributed by the government to 'electrical sabotage.' Communications Minister Freddy Ñáñez stated that authorities are working to restore power, as the incident raised concerns reminiscent of previous widespread blackouts in 2019. The Maduro administration quickly blamed opposition groups for this outage, with Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello labeling it a 'terrorist attack' without providing evidence. Despite the government's claims, experts suggest that ongoing electrical issues stem from inadequate maintenance of the country's infrastructure rather than sabotage. Residents reported disruptions in communication and transportation, though many took the blackout in stride. Videos on social media depicted cities in darkness, but their authenticity was not immediately verified.