Venezuela Faces Blackouts
Reuters reported a power deficit above 1,500 MW in Venezuela, while protests spread across five states and a fake Corpoelec notice circulated.
Venezuela was facing a power deficit of more than 1,500 MW, with prolonged outages affecting homes, businesses and factories for several hours a day, according to Reuters. At the same time, a Venezuelan outlet reported a fake notice attributed to Corpoelec, while residents in five states protested blackouts that in some areas topped 10 hours a day.
Venezuela was facing a power deficit of more than 1,500 MW, with prolonged outages affecting homes, businesses and factories for several hours a day, according to Reuters. Oil executives were also concerned about the impact the lack of power could have on plans to expand production.
What did Reuters report about the power system?
Reuters said the country was operating with a shortfall of more than 1,500 MW and that outages lasted several hours a day. The report linked that situation to direct impacts on homes, businesses and factories. It also said oil executives were worried about operational continuity.
What happened with the alleged Corpoelec notice?
A Venezuelan outlet reported the circulation of a fake notice attributed to Corpoelec that promised an end to the blackouts. The verification cited in that report pointed to typos, spelling inconsistencies and signs of digital manipulation. The report did not identify the author or show evidence of a coordinated campaign.
Where did the protests over the outages take place?
According to Crónica Uno, residents in Aragua, Bolívar, Carabobo, Táchira and Sucre protested blackouts that in some areas exceeded 10 hours a day. The report added the geographic reach and duration of the outages, but did not attribute the problem to a cyber incident.
Sources
- Falso comunicado de Corpoelec promete el fin de los apagonespanorama.onl· Panorama
- Cinco estados amplían el mapa de protestas por apagonesstorage.googleapis.com· Crónica Uno
- Ejecutivos petroleros preocupados sobre falta de pieza clave para expandirse en Venezuela: electricidadrmb.reuters.com· ReutersUnverified URL
