Venezuelan Blackouts Ignite Political Tensions

Power outages have hit Caracas and several Venezuelan states, disrupting operations at major oil terminals. The government blames opposition sabotage without evidence. The blackout highlights ongoing political tensions following a contested presidential election in July. Both the government and opposition are steadfast in their claims of victory.

Power outages hit Caracas and several Venezuelan states, causing disruptions at major oil terminals and exacerbating political tensions.

President Nicolas Maduro has attributed the blackouts to opposition sabotage, though no evidence has been provided to support these claims.

The incident underscores Venezuela's ongoing political strife following a disputed presidential election in July, with both the government and opposition claiming victory and facing increasing international scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)