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Mérida Merchants Suffer Over 24 Hours Without Power, Demand CFE Action
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Mérida Merchants Suffer Over 24 Hours Without Power, Demand CFE Action

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Approximately 30 businesses in Mérida, Mexico, lost power for over 24 hours due to a blackout, forcing them to suspend operations.
  • Merchants experienced significant economic losses and endured high temperatures during the outage.
  • They are demanding that the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) address the fault and restore power, citing the severe financial impact of each day without electricity.

Merchants in Mérida, Yucatán, are reeling after a prolonged power outage left them without electricity for more than 24 hours. The blackout, which began Saturday and extended into Sunday morning, affected businesses along Calle 58, between Calles 59 and 61, in the city's historic center.

Around 30 businesses were forced to close their doors, resulting in substantial economic losses. Compounding their difficulties, the merchants had to endure extreme temperatures, with thermometers reading between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius (97-100 degrees Fahrenheit) during the outage.

Customers reported seeing CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) trucks in the area on Saturday afternoon. However, affected business owners stated they received no clear explanation for the prolonged failure. They are now demanding that the CFE urgently address the issue and restore the electricity supply, emphasizing that each day without power represents a significant blow to their livelihoods.

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

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