Venezuela's electricity system in 'unsustainable crisis,' former governor says

Former Bolívar governor Andrés Velásquez denounced the ongoing collapse of Venezuela's national electricity system, labeling it a public calamity and an unsustainable crisis for citizens. "Venezuela has to change its direction to restore a dignified quality of life," Velásquez stated on social media platform X, highlighting the constant power outages and instability plaguing both the population and the productive sector nationwide.

Velásquez also criticized recent calls from acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez for citizens to conserve water and electricity. He argued that the deterioration of public services stems from years of underinvestment and poor maintenance, directly refuting any notion that citizen consumption is the cause. "This is the height of heights. Delcy Rodríguez asking Venezuelans to save electricity and water. You destroyed all these services and now you blame the citizens," he said.

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Venezuela has to change its direction to restore a dignified quality of life.

Rodríguez had previously announced a 45-day electricity rationing plan starting March 4, citing the perpendicular passage of solar rays. However, residents in states like Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda, La Guaira, and even Caracas have reported enduring two daily rationing periods interspersed with shorter service interruptions, indicating the problem persists despite official measures.

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This is the height of heights. Delcy Rodríguez asking Venezuelans to save electricity and water. You destroyed all these services and now you blame the citizens.