9 sources·World

Chile Faces Major Blackout Amid State of Emergency and Curfew

A massive blackout hit Chile, leaving millions powerless and prompting a state of emergency and curfew in Santiago and beyond.

The distribution of story sources: left-leaning (blue), center (light gray), and right-leaning (red).
Mostly Reliable
The underlying sources are generally reliable but sometimes include opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.
Balanced
The underlying sources are either a balanced mix of left and right or primarily centrist.
Subscribe to unlock this story

We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!

Get Started
  1. Millions in the dark in Chile after blackout

    Mobile phone services also blinkered offline in parts of the country.

    Millions in the dark in Chile after blackout

    NBC NewsNBC News·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Center
    This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
  3. Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations

    A sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, knocking out traffic lights, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American country without electricity.

    Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations

    The GuardianThe Guardian·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Leans Left
    This outlet slightly leans left.
  4. A major power outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity

    A sweeping blackout hit Chile on Tuesday, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American nation without electricity.

    A major power outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity

    ABC NewsABC News·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Center
    This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
  5. Chile Declares State of Emergency After Massive Blackout

    Unlike Cuba, which has suffered several nationwide power outages in the past six months, Chile boasts one of the best power networks in South America and has not had a blackout this big in about 15 years.

    Chile Declares State of Emergency After Massive Blackout

    NewsmaxNewsmax·2M
    Mixed Reliable
    This source has a mixed track record—sometimes accurate but also prone to bias, sensationalism, or incomplete reporting.
    ·
    Right
    This outlet favors right-wing views.
  6. A major blackout hits Chile, leaving millions without power

    The national disaster response service, Senapred, reported that a “disruption in the supply of electricity” had provoked a “massive power outage” across 14 of the country’s 16 regions, including Santiago, a city of some 8.4 million people, where authorities said there would be no subway service until further notice.

    A major blackout hits Chile, leaving millions without power

    Associated PressAssociated Press·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Center
    This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
  7. Chile experiences massive blackout hitting 14 of its 16 regions

    The power outage is happening in the middle Chile’s summer, where temperatures in Santiago are around 30 degrees Celsius (around 86 degrees Fahrenheit).

    Chile experiences massive blackout hitting 14 of its 16 regions

    CNNCNN·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Leans Left
    This outlet slightly leans left.
  1. NBC News
  2. FOX News
  3. The Guardian
  4. ABC News
  5. Newsmax
  6. Associated Press
  7. CNN
Updated: Feb 25th, 2025, 11:45 PM ET

Summary

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

A major blackout struck Chile on February 25, 2025, after a disruption in high-voltage transmission affecting over 90% of the population. The outage extended from Arica to Los Lagos, causing chaos with stranded commuters and disabled traffic lights, particularly in Santiago. Interior Minister Carolina Tohá confirmed that essential services are relying on backup generators. Following the blackout, which lasted over five hours, President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM to ensure public safety. Tohá ruled out sabotage as the cause, indicating a system operational failure instead.

Perspectives

Compare opinions on this story from liberal (Left), conservative (Right) or center-leaning news organizations.

This story is either non-partisan or does not have the required sources to create partisan perspectives.

FAQs

A list of follow-up questions readers often ask about this story.

History

A summary of how this story has evolved over the last 24 hours.
  • 2M
Chile Faces Major Blackout Amid State of Emergency and Curfew - Pano News