economy
May 10, 2026
Living without knowing when the lights will go out: the routine that persists in regions of Venezuela
Power outages of up to seven hours are once again affecting regions of Venezuela such as Zulia and Mérida. Merchants and citizens highlight the impact on the country's economic recovery.
TL;DR
- Power outages have returned to Venezuelan regions like Zulia and Mérida after a period of apparent stabilization.
- These blackouts can last for several hours without an official schedule, causing significant disruption to daily life.
- The government attributes increased electricity demand to high temperatures and economic growth, announcing stabilization efforts.
- Businesses, especially small ones, are heavily impacted by the electricity crisis, with a high percentage of merchants citing it as their main concern.
- There are ongoing negotiations with companies like Siemens and General Electric to potentially resolve the crisis, but details and timelines remain unclear.
- Citizens express frustration over the lack of official information and the unpredictability of the service.