Power cuts in Zulia exceed 12 hours a day

Electricity rationing in Zulia state has stretched beyond 12 hours a day, split into two rotating blocks. The situation keeps local communities on edge, who face serious difficulties carrying out their daily activities due to the instability of the supply.

The impact of power interruptions extends to critical sectors such as education and health. In Carabobo state, the lack of auxiliary power plants at schools prevents classrooms from being lit and halts the pumping of drinking water. In Lara state, health centers depend on emergency generators that risk shutting down amid the scarcity of diesel, jeopardizing sensitive areas such as dialysis units and the cold chain for vaccines.

The electricity crisis is also hitting the country's productive activity. According to a report by the newspaper El Nacional dated September 19, 2026, power cuts of up to seven hours a day affect 90% of grain industries in Guárico state. This deterioration of basic infrastructure limits food processing and threatens the national supply, given that a large part of consumption depends on this regional output.

In households, the consequences translate into physical and mental exhaustion for families. Students must do their schoolwork by candlelight because they cannot afford rechargeable lamps. Union representatives from the education sector warn that the fatigue built up from lack of restful nights is severely eroding the concentration capacity of both students and teachers.

Looking ahead, it remains to be seen what contingency measures or investment plans the authorities in the electricity sector will implement to stabilize the national transmission system. Restoring regular power supply is essential to halt the deterioration of public services and revive the productive apparatus in the affected regions.