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Utility service and infrastructure challenges in Latin Am

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Utility service issues continue across South American and Caribbean regions, involving infrastructure development, consumption spikes, and billing disputes. In the Dominican Republic, distributors Edeeste, Edenorte, and Edesur maintain that rising electricity bills stem from increased seasonal consumption due to high temperatures rather than tariff changes. Demand reached 4,330.80 MW in July 2026, a 10.4% increase over the previous year. Despite these clarifications, citizens in Nagua have protested against high bills and frequent blackouts, demanding a 30% tariff reduction. Additionally, the Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica Dominicana (ETED) has scheduled maintenance causing temporary power interruptions in provinces such as Barahona, Santo Domingo, and Independencia. In Argentina, regulatory and safety efforts are ongoing. In Buenos Aires, the Organismo de Control de la Energía Eléctrica de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (OCEBA) has launched commercial audits of distributors like Edelap following complaints of excessive billing in areas such as Tolosa and San Carlos. In Catamarca, legislators have warned that energy costs could become “impagables” (unpayable) for families as summer temperatures rise. In Entre Ríos, the distributor Enersa has regularized approximately 2,200 clandestine connections to mitigate fire and electrocution risks. Meanwhile, residents of Villa Elisa continue to face water shortages caused by low pressure, leading to protests against the utility provider ABSA. In Chile, electricity rates are expected to rise by an average of 10% this month, contributing to a cumulative increase of 60% since 2024. While the Superintendencia de Electricidad y Combustible (SEC) reports that smart meter replacements have reached 40% of households, critics express concerns that these meters could collect sensitive consumer data. Regional officials in Tarapacá are also advancing plans to provide permanent electricity to the community of Sibaya. In Venezuela, efforts to address the electricity crisis have seen significant volatility. China Machinery Engineering Corp.

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