A massive power outage, affecting millions across Chile, plunged large portions of the country into darkness, including parts of the capital, Santiago. Reports indicate partial power restoration, but a state of emergency remains in effect. The blackout, attributed to a system failure, disrupted essential services, including transportation, and forced the cancellation of the Viña del Mar music festival. President Gabriel Boric condemned the outage, promising to hold responsible parties accountable. Emergency generators are supporting critical infrastructure like hospitals and prisons.
