Venezuela: Power outages trigger protests in three Lara municipalities

Unscheduled power outages in Lara state, Venezuela, caused by a transmission line failure, have led to citizen protests and road closures in Morán, Jiménez, and Andrés Eloy Blanco municipalities. Healthcare centers are operating without power, compounding the crisis. The incident highlights persistent grid fragility in Venezuela, though the specific cause and duration remain unclear.