Puerto Rico Blackout Renews Pressure to Cancel Grid Contract
Customers dine during an island-wide power outage in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on April 16.
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Crews in Puerto Rico were rushing to get the lights back on Thursday as an island-wide blackout entered its second day.
The power loss is threatening to upend Holy Week celebrations and renewing pressure on private grid operator Luma Energy. As of 8:06 a.m local time, 41.5% of the island had power, and the operator expected to restore electricity to 90% of customers over the next 48 hours.