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Chile Declares State of Emergency Due to Massive Power Outage

Chile Declares State of Emergency Due to Massive Power Outage
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World February 26, 2025 07:30

chile - Chaos ensues as Chile declares a state of emergency following a nationwide power outage affecting 99% of the country.

State of Emergency Declared in Chile

In South America, Chile has declared a state of emergency due to a massive power outage affecting 99% of the country. The government has deployed thousands of police and soldiers to critical locations to ensure public safety. The power outage, which has affected over 8 million people, has brought life to a standstill.

Government Takes Action

In response to the almost complete loss of electricity across the country, the government declared a state of emergency and imposed curfews in many regions, especially in the capital city of Santiago. The power cuts have disrupted transportation and daily life, leading to major chaos in Santiago's traffic.

Impact on Daily Life

Banking, finance, mining, and commercial activities have been halted in Chile. To maintain public safety, thousands of police and soldiers have been stationed at critical points.

President Boric Holds Private Sector Accountable

Chilean President Gabriel Boric expressed outrage at the situation that has left millions of people in distress. He held the private sector responsible for the power outage, vowing to hold those accountable for the disruption of daily life. Boric specifically blamed the company 'ISA Chile' for the outage.

Thousands of Passengers Affected

Social media images showed the outage causing chaos for thousands of commuters heading to work in the morning. Long queues formed at stops, and disruptions in bus and taxi services made it difficult for many to return home.

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