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Puerto Rico's New Year's Eve Blackout

A major power failure plunged Puerto Rico into darkness on New Year's Eve, impacting millions of residents and businesses.

Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause, with an underground cable fault currently suspected as the culprit.

The restoration of power is anticipated to take between one and two days, causing significant disruptions across the island.

This incident has renewed public pressure on officials to address the ongoing unreliability of Puerto Rico's electricity infrastructure.

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Original: BBC News

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#Puerto Rico #Blackout #Power Outage #Electricity Grid #Hurricane Maria

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