‘We are desperate’: Venezuela’s power cuts fuel growing public anger

What the report says

Frequent and prolonged power cuts across Venezuela are deepening public anger and prompting street protests, according to Al Jazeera. The report says outages have become more regular since the start of the year, affecting homes, businesses and essential services in states including Carabobo, Zulia and Aragua. It identifies interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s government as the target of growing frustration, with some outages linked to official electricity rationing.

People interviewed by Al Jazeera described serious disruptions to daily life and work. In Valencia, Onasis Munoz said repeated blackouts have interrupted his dialysis treatment, while residents in Maracaibo and other cities said they are struggling to cook, rest and keep businesses operating. Protest tactics have included pot-banging demonstrations, road blockades and burning tyres.

The article places the crisis in a broader energy and infrastructure context. A consultancy study cited by Al Jazeera found that nearly two-thirds of households reported daily electricity cuts in 2026, up from 2024. Analysts quoted in the piece pointed to ageing power infrastructure, weak maintenance and the strain of increased oil-sector demand as contributing factors. The government says it is working to stabilise the grid and plans new generation capacity, while also requiring energy firms to invest in their own power systems. The report suggests the outages are not only a technical problem but also a source of political pressure and public anxiety.