Puerto Rico Faces Extended Power Outages After Tropical Storm Ernesto
Over 40,000 customers remain without electricity a week after the storm, with full restoration expected by the weekend.
- Luma Energy faces criticism for extended outages and inefficiency in power restoration.
- Governor Pierluisi supports Luma's efforts, noting 96% of power was restored in three days.
- Heat advisories issued as the island grapples with dangerously high temperatures.
- Calls grow for alternative energy solutions to address the island's fragile power grid.
- Puerto Rico's power infrastructure remains vulnerable, worsened by past hurricanes and lack of investment.