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ICE Power Outages to Affect La Garita, Alajuela This Saturday
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ICE Power Outages to Affect La Garita, Alajuela This Saturday

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents and businesses in La Garita, Alajuela, will experience a power outage on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  • The suspension of electricity is due to maintenance work being carried out by the ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad).
  • Affected sectors and specific schedules are available for preparation.

Residents and businesses in the La Garita area of Alajuela are advised to prepare for a planned electricity suspension this Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has scheduled this outage to conduct essential maintenance work, ensuring the continued reliability of the power grid.

The ICE, Costa Rica's national electricity and telecommunications provider, regularly schedules these interruptions to perform necessary upkeep and upgrades. While inconvenient, these measures are crucial for preventing larger, unexpected failures and maintaining service quality for all users.

Specific details regarding the affected sectors within La Garita and the exact timing of the power suspension have been provided to allow residents and business owners to make necessary arrangements. This proactive communication aims to minimize disruption and help the community prepare for the temporary loss of power.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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