Partial Power Returns to Copacabana and Leme After Dayslong Outage

Overview

• After more than two days without electricity, supply began to return in parts of Copacabana on Monday morning, including Rua Belford Roxo, while many blocks in Copacabana and Leme still reported prolonged outages and water shortages.
• Light says roughly 3 kilometers of underground cables were stolen, triggering overloads and repeated failures, and it has deployed about 25 teams and emergency generators to recompose the network.
• The Military Police say no theft reports were filed for the area, and residents challenged Light’s posts declaring service fully restored, staging panelaços and noting elevators and water pumps remained off in several buildings.
• Restaurants and other businesses in the tourist corridor tallied heavy losses, with the local gastronomic association estimating about R$ 1.35 million in missed revenue and spoiled stock after 40–60 hours without stable power.
• Procon Carioca notified Light to detail restoration efforts within 24 hours and outline consumer compensation for spoiled food, damaged appliances and bill credits, as traffic teams manually managed dark intersections during the blackout.