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Maduro's measure brings to light the dark history of the electricity system

The Maduro government halved public-sector working hours for six weeks from March 24, 2025, to save electricity, citing low reservoir levels in the Andes. Experts interviewed by Diario Las Américas blame the power crisis on years of mismanagement, lack of maintenance and corruption.

Originally published by Diario Las Américas ·

Written by María Inés Lombardi

Republished by Roger Quiroz ·

Read the original: diariolasamericas.com/america-latina/medida-maduro-saca-la-luz-la-oscura-historia-del-sistema-electrico-n5373470

The concrete wall and spillway of the Guri hydroelectric dam on the Caroní River in Venezuela.
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