Venezuela official admits severe power crisis, cites quake damage

Parliament president Jorge Rodríguez publicly acknowledged a 'huge electrical problem' in Venezuela, attributing it to underinvestment and an earthquake that knocked out 800 MW of generation capacity in seconds. This marks a rare official admission of the severity of the crisis, which has likely worsened chronic blackouts. The admission signals potential for increased state attention or external assistance, but no concrete plan has been announced.

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