A “critical failure” caused a massive power outage on the island of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, leaving more than 1.4 million users without power on New Year’s Eve.
Puerto Rico He said goodbye to 2024 in the dark due to a “critical failure” that occurred a major power outage On the island on Tuesday. His “.
“We can say that the work is currently continuing.” restoration of service Following the announcement, LUMA Energy company said it could take “between 24 and 48 hours” for the system to be fully repaired.
Right now, Only 10.5% of LUMA Energy users have electricity in the countryAs reported on the company’s website. However, the number of affected homes, buildings and centers is estimated to be more than 1.4 million users.
Meanwhile, the elected governor of the country, Jennifer GonzálezThe Prime Minister, who will take office in the coming days, requested “work quickly and more urgently” to re-establish energy service on the island. “We cannot continue with an energy system that is so failing our people,” he said.
