Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Israeli media: 15 injuries transferred to hospitals, including two in critical condition
Israeli media: 27 missiles were launched from Iran in two barrages
Israeli army spokesman says another barrage of Iranian missiles was launched toward 'Israel', demands settlers to adhere to instructions
Israeli media: Two people seriously injured by Iranian missiles
Spokesperson for the Israeli Fire and Rescue Authority: A number of buildings were destroyed as a result of a direct hit by Iranian missiles in the coastal area
Sirens sound in Haifa, Tabarayya, and northern occupied Palestine
Israeli media: A new barrage of Iranian missiles targets northern occupied Palestine
Israeli media: At least 3 barrages of missiles were fired and are still being fired toward 'Israel'
Israeli media: More than 20 Iranian missiles are suspected to have made impact in Haifa and the inner coastal area
Israeli platform: A major Iranian attack and ongoing warnings - an attack in multiple waves

Power restored in Venezuela after widespread blackout

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 31 Aug 2024 00:24
3 Min Read

The blackout affected all 24 states in Venezuela, causing total or partial loss of electricity.

Listen
  • x
  • TeleSur
    Sabotage of the National Electric System is reported this Friday. Blackout is reported in 15 states of the South American country. (TeleSur)

Power returned to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on Friday, after a 10-hour outage, the likes of which had not occurred since 2019, due to an attack on the national electricity grid. 

The blackout affected all 24 states in Venezuela, causing total or partial loss of electricity, according to Freddy Nanez, the Minister of Communication and Information, who spoke on state television early Friday morning.

"We have been victims once again of electrical sabotage," Nanez stated.

After the power outage across Venezuela, the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, addressed the nation, saying: "I am on the front lines with you in the face of this criminal attack against the national electricity grid. I have said it and I repeat it: calm and prudence, nerves of steel!" 

"Desperate fascism is attacking the people, but together we will overcome this new attack. We will always win," Maduro added. 

In turn, Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto said, "The fascist opposition threatened to attack the electrical system, resorting to trying to harm people and punish them for the political failure they are facing." 

"They (the opposition) will not be able to do this, the Bolivarian government will protect Venezuelans and will once again defeat the claims of the criminals," Gil Pinto continued.

By around 1 pm local time (1600 GMT), power had been restored to some areas, including the western city of Maracaibo, the central city of Valencia, the eastern city of Puerto Ordaz, and parts of Caracas, according to Reuters witnesses. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello told state television that the power would be restored gradually, beginning with the capital.

Related News

Venezuela announces new date for set of elections on May 25

Venezuela seizes arms, detains foreigners in CIA-led anti-state plot

En algunos espacios, como en la plaza de los Palos grandes, habilitaron una planta eléctrica con cargadores para que los vecinos puedan conectar sus equipos. A esta hora en algunas partes se ha restablecido el servicio aunque con inestabilidad en las fluctuaciones. pic.twitter.com/NBSLUUYlSA

— Osmary Hernandez (@osmarycnn) August 30, 2024

The blackout also disrupted operations at state oil company PDVSA, including at its largest terminal, Jose, where loading and unloading activities were halted. A key oil upgrader, Petropiar, which produces exportable crude, was also affected.

Despite the widespread outage, some parts of the oil industry were less affected. PDVSA’s headquarters in Caracas lost power, but the company's largest refining complex, Paraguana, continued operating thanks to its own power plant. Additionally, many oilfields and operations in the Orinoco Belt, Venezuela’s largest oil region, were minimally impacted as they have their own generators.

This comes after Venezuela witnessed violence and vandalism in the days following the elections that declared Maduro as the country's president. 

Read more: Venezuela celebrates first month of Maduro's victory

Recently, President Maduro initiated efforts to counter the riots in Venezuela, which have been spearheaded by foreign influences, particularly the US, in undermining Maduro's recent electoral victory.

Earlier this week, Reuters reported that President Maduro is preparing to announce significant executive changes at the state-owned oil company PDVSA and the oil ministry, as part of a broader effort to address issues of corruption affiliation with the opposition. 

These changes are expected to include replacing PDVSA's current chief executive, Pedro Tellechea, with the company's vice president, Hector Obregon, and appointing a new oil minister.

Pedro Tellechea, who took over as head of PDVSA in January 2023 and later assumed the role of oil minister following the resignation of Tareck El Aissami, is reportedly under review.

An audit of Tellechea's tenure is underway, with reports being prepared on his achievements and accountability.

  • Venezuelan opposition
  • Venezuela
  • Sabotage
  • power blackout

Most Read

Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

  • MENA
  • 17 Jun 2025
Rescue team work at the site where a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025 (AP)

Wave 12 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, Sejjil deployed: IRGC

  • Politics
  • 18 Jun 2025
Iran launches missile barrage to Tel Aviv, casualties reported

True Promise 3, wave 14: Tel Aviv targeted, casualties reported

  • Politics
  • 19 Jun 2025
Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

  • Palestine
  • 18 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Iran’s Bavar-373 air defense system on display during a military drill (Mehr News Agency)
Politics

Iran intercepts Israeli drones near Tehran, multiple cities

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, Sunday, June 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran warns aid to 'Israel' will be treated as aggression

US President Donald Trump arrives to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Friday, June 20, 2025, en route to Montclair, New Jersey (AP)
Politics

Trump, Erdogan made covert attempts to hold talks with Iran: Axios

Ansar Allah supporters surround a giant Iranian flag during an anti-US and anti-'Israel' weekly rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, June 20, 2025 (AP)
Politics

US ships in Red Sea will be targeted if US attacks Iran: YAF

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS