Puerto Rico experienced an islandwide blackout that left 1.4 million customers without power and 328,000 without water. The outage impacted the main international airport, hospitals, and hotels during Easter vacation. By the end of the day, 16% of customers had power restored, with officials expecting 90% restoration within 48 to 72 hours. The blackout caused traffic congestion, business closures, and challenges for those without generators. This is the second islandwide blackout in less than four months. Calls to cancel contracts with Luma Energy and Genera PR, which oversee power infrastructure, have intensified. Governor Jenniffer González promised to address these concerns, acknowledging the pressure to strengthen the energy infrastructure. The outage resulted in an estimated daily revenue loss of $230 million. Concerns were raised about the impact on the elderly population and the need for improved infrastructure to attract investors. The cause of the blackout is still under investigation, with Puerto Rico’s power grid struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria’s destruction in 2017.
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