Lights Out Again: Puerto Ricans Face Power Grid 'Groundhog Day'
Puerto Rico residents woke up to familiar frustration this week as a total power outage swept across the island—marking the second system-wide collapse in recent weeks. While crews have restored electricity to most areas, the incident has reignited urgent calls for infrastructure reform 💬.
The blackout paralyzed daily life, with students doing homework by phone flashlights and small businesses scrambling to save perishable goods. 'It's like living in a Netflix apocalypse series—but without the cool special effects,' tweeted San Juan resident María Torres, capturing the mood of many.
Local authorities confirmed the outage stemmed from a failed transmission line at the Costa Sur generation plant—the same facility that caused April's massive blackout. Though power was largely restored within 24 hours, the repetition of failures has left many skeptical. 'We need solutions, not just Band-Aid fixes,' argued energy expert Carlos Rodríguez in a televised panel discussion.
This latest crisis highlights Puerto Rico's ongoing struggle to modernize its power grid since Hurricane Maria's devastation in 2017. With climate change increasing extreme weather risks, energy stability remains critical for the island's 3 million residents 🌴.
