Ex-Governor to Present Plan to U.S. for Solving Venezuelan Region's Electrical Failures

The persistent electrical crisis in Venezuela's Zulia state, marked by prolonged blackouts of up to 10 hours, has prompted former Governor Manuel Rosales to seek international support. Rosales announced his intention to present a comprehensive plan to the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, aiming to resolve the chronic power failures that plague the region.

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We are going to take it to the organizations, including the United States Embassy and other organizations related to the United States, and it will be taken to the national government.

The core of Rosales's proposal centers on the installation of a sub-aquatic cable, a project that has previously been presented in 2022. This initiative requires the backing of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), which is reportedly awaiting the allocation of funds to commence construction, potentially in Norway or the United States. The project is estimated to take approximately one year to complete.

Beyond the sub-aquatic cable, Rosales stressed the critical need for "moderate investments" in the region's thermoelectric plants. He pointed out that these facilities are currently operating at a mere 30% of their installed capacity, leading to a significant deficit and the resulting power rationing and voltage fluctuations. Enhancing maintenance and implementing quick-return investments are deemed essential to stabilize the electrical system.

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The thermoelectric plants installed in the region are functioning at 30% of their installed capacity, which causes the deficit that translates into light rationing and voltage fluctuations, because the system is unbalanced.

From our perspective at ABC Color, this situation in Zulia highlights the broader systemic issues affecting Venezuela's infrastructure, stemming from a lack of investment and maintenance over the years. While the national government faces its own challenges, the proactive approach by regional leaders like Rosales, seeking collaboration with international entities including the U.S. Embassy and CAF, offers a glimmer of hope. The recent meeting between U.S. Chargé d'Affaires John Barrett and Venezuela's Minister of Electric Power, Rolando Alcalá, suggests a potential opening for dialogue and cooperation on critical infrastructure issues. This initiative, if successful, could serve as a model for addressing similar crises in other parts of the country, demonstrating that even amidst complex political landscapes, practical solutions for the populace can be pursued.

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We all know that there is a problem at the national level, as a result of the lack of investment, the lack of maintenance, that no more work was built and they did not do what was convenient and appropriate to do in all the infrastructures.