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Electricity crises impact multiple nations across the Americas
Multiple nations in the Americas are facing severe electricity crises characterized by frequent outages, generation deficits, and infrastructure decay.
In Venezuela, Corpoelec president Juan Crisóstomo Fernández warned that repairing the national power system will take significant time, noting that international delivery delays for specialized spare parts can exceed one year. Citizens in states like Lara, Zulia, and Mérida have engaged in protests and road blockades due to outages lasting up to 16 hours, which have also disrupted water distribution.
Mexico faces a projected 11.9 GW electricity generation deficit by 2030, according to Moody's Ratings, which could hinder industrial expansion. In Cuba, the Unión Eléctrica (UNE) has forecasted a generation deficit of approximately 1,990 MW during peak hours.
In Argentina, the Congress approved a debt forgiveness package for energy distributors Edenor and Edesur, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, as part of a broader energy market adjustment. Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, residents in La Vega have marched to protest against persistent blackouts and rising electricity bills.
Entities
CFE · Comisión Federal de Electricidad · Corpoelec · INE · Iberian Energy Market Operator · Juan Carlos Blum · Juan Crisóstomo Fernández · Moody's Ratings · Moody’s Ratings · OMIE · PVPC · Red Eléctrica
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish economy grew by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 2.6% year-on-year increase. www.actualidad.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mexico could face an 11.9 gigawatt (GW) deficit in electricity generation capacity by 2030, according to Moody's Ratings. petroleoenergia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corpoelec president Juan Crisóstomo Fernández stated that repairing power plants may take over a year due to spare part delivery times. primeraedicioncol.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · rdnvenezuela.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ecuadorian Minister Juan Carlos Blum reports that industrial disconnections have saved 3,100 MWh of energy, representing 5% of national demand. www.elcomercio.com · www.extra.ec
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Unión Eléctrica (UNE) predicts an electricity deficit affecting 1990 MW during peak hours in Cuba. www.tvyumuri.cu · www.5septiembre.cu