Venezuela power outages force fish sellers to pay high ice costs in Puerto Ordaz

Prolonged power outages in Bolívar state, Venezuela, are disrupting refrigeration at Unare market, forcing fish vendors to spend up to 70,000 bolivars daily on ice. This reflects chronic grid instability in the region, compounding economic strain on local commerce. The situation underscores infrastructure fragility and its cascading effects on livelihoods.