Venezuela power cuts: Blackouts continue as protests loom
Chaos has ensued in Venezuela as both political poles blame the other for the power outage that has swept the country. Hospitals are taking the hit hard, and at least one patient has died so far due to the fact that her respirator didn't get power. A children's hospital's generators stopped working, and the medical staff worked through the night with the flashlights from their cell phones as their only source of light. Many of the children were terrified, and some had to go without the non-emergent procedures and medications that they needed. The electrical issues began yesterday (Thursday) because of other problems at one of the major hydroelectric plant in Venezuela. Internally, Venezuela depends on the hydroelectric power to sustain itself, while the oil helps it function internationally. Today (Friday) many offices and schools were closed in an effort to keep everyone safe while operating without electricity. With organized protests set to begin tomorrow, the chaos will only grow.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47504722
By Megan Saar
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