Falcón residents protest electricity and water shortages

Residents in Falcón state, Venezuela, have carried out 37 protests and road closures within a single week. The majority of these demonstrations, totaling 31 incidents, were driven by persistent failures in the electrical service.

In the Bolívar municipality, specifically in the La Peña community, residents held a second protest in two weeks regarding the lack of potable water. Other significant blockades occurred in the Silva municipality, where approximately 40 people blocked the Morón-Coro national highway in the Los Corales sector due to recurring power outages.

Additional demonstrations were reported in Tucacas, Boca de Aroa, Mene Mauroa, and Puerto de Zazárida, where citizens blocked major roads after experiencing more than 24 consecutive hours without electricity. These service interruptions have reportedly paralyzed local commerce and caused food spoilage in households.