Puerto Rico found itself in the dark once again, as a major blackout hit the entire island. This wasn't just a minor hiccup; it was a full-blown power outage that left 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. The outage started around noon on Wednesday and had everyon

Powerless Puerto Rico: A Look Into the Island's Energy Crisis

The sun was up, but for many in Puerto Rico, it was still dark on Thursday. A massive blackout had struck the island, leaving nearly 60% of its 1. 4 million utility customers in the dark. This wasn't just a minor hiccup. All of the island's power plants had gone offline, plunging the entire territor

Darkness in Puerto Rico: The Power Struggle Continues

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.



Powerless Puerto Rico: A Look Into the Island's Energy Crisis

Darkness in Puerto Rico: The Power Struggle Continues

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain