An "electromagnetic attack" causes a new blackout …

Venezuela's Communications Minister, Jorge Rodríguez, said that an "electromagnetic attack" of the country's main hydropower plant is causing the blackout that has affected millions of citizens in almost every regions.

"The first indications received from the investigation (…) suggest the existence of an electromagnetic attack aimed at affecting the hydroelectric production system of Guayana, the main supplier of this service in the country", said the minister to the state channel. VTV

The government, explained Rodríguez, has activated the protocols of "protection and security" that allow us to state that we are in the process of reestablishing the connection in order to restore the service of power supply as soon as possible . "

In addition, he has reported emergency plans for the supply of drinking water, which is interrupted whenever a power outage occurs; for the provision of a public transportation service; maintain operations in hospitals and strengthen street safety with greater vigilance.

The statement of the executive comes two and a half hours after the interruption of the energy fluid and does not specify the number of affected regions, although local media say that 16 of the 24 states are in the dark .

Last March, Venezuela racked up 11 days in the dark after two mega-breakdowns that paralyzed the country and for which the Nicolás Maduro government held local opposition and Donald's US administration to blame. Trump.

At the same time, the opposition is ensuring that corruption within the Ministry of Electricity and mismanagement of billions of dollars for the sector are responsible for the current crisis.

These losses resulted in losses exceeding $ 100 million, according to company estimates.