Venezuela to Ration Power After Worst Blackout Since 2009

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Venezuela will ration power supply today after the worst blackout since 2009 struck the capital of Caracas and at least 15 states.

State utility Corpoelec will reduce supplies to the entire country this evening for three hours with the exception of Caracas, Electricity Minister Ali Rodriguez said. Power had been restored to all states including Zulia, Carabobo and Miranda after this afternoon’s blackout, according to Rodriguez.