A massive power outage in Chile left 19 million people without electricity from the northern Arica and Parinacota region to the southern Los Lagos region. The blackout was caused by a disconnection in the transmission system in the Norte Chico region, affecting a large percentage of the population.
Key Points
19 million people affected by the power outage
Disconnection in the transmission system in the Norte Chico region caused the blackout
Emergency measures were taken to address the outage
Transportation services were severely impacted
Major facilities like the Arturo Merino BenÃtez International Airport and Escondida copper mine affected