Nationwide Blackout Plunges Chile into Darkness
2025-02-26
A massive blackout hit Chile on Tuesday, leaving millions without power and causing widespread disruption. The outage, affecting 14 of Chile's 16 regions, was caused by a disruption in a high-voltage transmission line from the Atacama Desert to Santiago. The incident led to transport chaos, business closures, and the suspension of Santiago's subway system. Authorities are working to restore power and have activated backup generators in essential services like hospitals and prisons.