Venezuela faces a new electrical crisis while Maduro blames the opposition.

In the midst of an already turbulent political and social context, Venezuela is once again facing a crisis in its electricity supply. President Nicolás Maduro has called for calm following a new blackout that has affected various regions of the country. In a message disseminated via Telegram, the president expressed his commitment to remain “with the people” and warned of a “criminal attack” on the national electrical system, urging citizens to maintain “nerves of steel” in the face of this new crisis. The president's response quickly resonated in the official discourse, where the political opposition is held responsible for these events. According to Maduro, the situation is the result of an “onslaught” of “fascism” attempting to destabilize the country. In this regard, Communication Minister Freddy Ñáñez also spoke out, accusing the opposition led by Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado of being behind a “coup plan.” The rhetoric of accusations intensifies in a climate where support for the opposition and its leaders has become increasingly strong, despite the political disqualifications that the government has tried to impose. Diosdado Cabello, head of the Ministry of the Interior, also joined the statements, promising that there will be “justice” for this new “attack” on the electrical system. Cabello's words reflect a government strategy that seeks not only to divert attention from the electrical crisis but also to consolidate a narrative of victimization in the face of constant allegations of electoral fraud. This blackout occurs at a critical moment, following Maduro's proclamation as president by the National Electoral Council, whose results are still subject to controversy. The electricity crisis in Venezuela is not a new phenomenon. For years, the country has faced significant infrastructure and maintenance problems within its electrical system. Many citizens report frequent blackouts that sometimes last for days, affecting both urban and rural areas. In cities like Caracas, these interruptions have become a daily aspect of life, further complicating the already precarious economic situation of the population. The last major national blackout, in March 2019, left much of the country in the dark for four days. On that occasion, the government blamed the opposition and international actors like the United States and Colombia, arguing that there was a deliberate attempt to destabilize the country. This narrative seems to persist, with Maduro's government pointing to external factors whenever a crisis arises, instead of acknowledging the structural failures of the electrical system. Meanwhile, the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) has reinforced its presence at electrical facilities, implementing a "special patrol and surveillance plan" that began at the end of June. However, the results of these measures have been questioned by citizens, who continue to face power outages that seem to defy any control efforts. The effects of this crisis are not limited to the lack of electricity; they also impact the daily lives of Venezuelans. Businesses suffer economic losses, healthcare services are compromised, and education is interrupted, all within a context where the population is already grappling with the effects of a prolonged humanitarian and economic crisis. The immediate future of Venezuela, in this context, is uncertain. Political and social tensions are palpable, and the country remains divided between those who support the government and those who advocate for change. The government's narrative faces an opposition that, despite disqualifications and repression, continues to seek ways to mobilize the population around its demands for justice and democracy. Meanwhile, the population continues to await answers and solutions to their most urgent problems, including the lack of access to basic services like electricity. The current situation serves as a reminder that the crisis in Venezuela is complex and multifaceted, rooted in historical issues that require urgent attention and action in order to move toward a more stable future.