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Venezuela Faces Major Power Outage Amidst Sabotage Allegations

Government blames opposition for nationwide blackout, citing attempts to destabilize Maduro's presidency after disputed election.

  • The outage affected all 24 states, including the capital, Caracas.
  • Government officials claim the blackout was a result of 'electrical sabotage' by opposition forces.
  • Energy experts suggest poor maintenance and underfunding as more likely causes for frequent blackouts.
  • The blackout follows weeks of protests against President Maduro's controversial election win.
  • Maduro's government has a history of attributing power failures to opposition sabotage.
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