Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Deprivation: It's what Communism does best.

Venezuela implements electricity rationing

VENEZUELA'S government says it has begun rationing electricity across most of the country because of recurring power outages.

Energy Ministry official Igor Gavidia said rationing is affecting 19 of Venezuela's 23 states.

He said power will be shut off for three hours every day to help stabilise the system.

The plan announced today comes a day after blackouts hit nearly half of Venezuela.

Officials blamed failures of transmission lines.

Critics contend the government hasn't invested enough in new electricity projects to keep up with growing demand.




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