Capriles demands government plan for potential water, power cuts

Opposition leader Henrique Capriles has called on the Venezuelan government to reveal its contingency plans for potential electricity and water shortages. The demand comes after interim president Delcy Rodríguez urged citizens to conserve resources due to the "Superniño" climate phenomenon.

Capriles criticized the administration on the social platform X, questioning the lack of details on rationing schedules and support mechanisms for the public. He argued that asking for further sacrifices without clear plans and accountability is unacceptable. "How many more times will we hear empty plans?" he asked, emphasizing the ongoing burden on Venezuelans.

He pointed to the Venezuelan electrical system's persistent failures, which he stated have accumulated over years. Capriles detailed how these outages disrupt daily life, impacting homes, businesses, healthcare facilities, and educational activities. "Millions of Venezuelans have suffered blackouts for years, which worsen daily," he stated, underscoring the severe consequences for the nation's productivity and well-being.

Capriles stressed that transparency is crucial for economic recovery and for citizens to make informed decisions. He urged the public to demand concrete answers regarding the management of public services, rejecting what he termed the "opacity of the interim government."

His statements followed Rodríguez's announcement of a plan to add 4,800 megawatts to the national electrical system this year and her call for rational use of water and electricity. Meanwhile, the U.S. charge d'affaires in Venezuela, John Barrett, mentioned that U.S. energy specialists had assessed the country's main hydroelectric plant to identify modernization strategies.

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La pregunta es: ¿ahora qué le espera a Venezuela? ¿Cuál es el plan de racionamiento eléctrico y de agua? ¿Cuántas veces más vamos a escuchar planes vacíos? ¿Hasta cuándo seguirán pidiéndoles sacrificios a los venezolanos mientras nadie asume responsabilidades?