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Venezuela faces a deepening energy crisis as protests grow

Prolonged blackouts in Venezuela are disrupting daily life and prompting street protests over the fragile power grid.

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Venezuela is experiencing an escalating electricity crisis, with widespread blackouts affecting households and businesses across the country. The lack of reliable electricity has disrupted routine activities and limited access to basic services.

The persistent outages have prompted residents to take to the streets, demonstrating growing frustration and highlighting the vulnerability of the national power grid. These demonstrations reflect mounting public concern over the reliability of essential infrastructure.

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  • Image: Photo: Global Voices (CC BY 3.0) (from the original article)
  • Source: Global Voices (CC BY 3.0)
  • Written by BubblesEdiy News Desk, with AI assistance

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