Puerto Rico Faces Massive Power Outage, Calls for Emergency Declaration

Over 340,000 customers left without electricity as officials demand action from private operators Luma Energy and Genera PR.

Power restored to most areas, but thousands remain without electricity or water.
Outage attributed to failures in transmission lines between San Juan and Aguas Buenas.
Lawmakers and mayors urge the governor to declare a state of emergency to expedite federal assistance.
Governor Pierluisi criticizes private operators for lack of urgency in addressing the crisis.
Residents and unions demand the termination of Luma Energy's contract amid ongoing blackouts.