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Spain Investigates Nationwide Blackout as National Security Council Mobilizes

The government is working to restore power and determine the cause of the outage, with sabotage officially ruled out.

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Overview

  • A widespread blackout struck peninsular Spain at approximately 12:30 PM on April 28, affecting millions of residents.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez convened an emergency National Security Council meeting at Moncloa Palace to address the crisis.
  • Sánchez visited the Red Eléctrica control center earlier in the day to assess the situation and coordinate response efforts.
  • EU Vice President Teresa Ribera confirmed that no evidence of sabotage has been found, while investigations into the cause continue.
  • The King of Spain is expected to join the National Security Council meeting, underscoring the incident's national significance.