Venezuela promises 1,300 MW to ease power crisis; 600 MW unit at Centro plant imminent

Venezuela's energy minister announced a 600 MW unit at the Centro plant will come online 'in coming days' as part of a 1,300 MW plan to stabilize the country's electric grid. The claim is unverified and follows a pattern of unfulfilled government promises amid chronic blackouts. If delivered, it would ease but not resolve the crisis; failure would deepen public discontent and economic strain.