


Massive Power Outage Hits Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve
A large blackout left over 1.3 million Puerto Ricans without power hours before New Year's celebrations, reigniting criticism of Luma Energy's reliability.
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Overview
On December 31, Puerto Rico experienced a massive power outage affecting over 90% of its customers due to an underground line failure. Governor-elect Jenniffer González-Colón has threatened to revoke Luma Energy's contract amid public frustration over chronic outages. Restoration may take up to 48 hours, as many residents continue to rely on aging generators post-Hurricane Maria. The blackout has intensified calls for accountability from Luma Energy and Genera PR, the companies managing the power grid, reflecting long-standing infrastructure challenges.
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