A massive power outage has hit 14 of Chile’s 16 regions, including the capital, Santiago and its surrounding region, where the Metro service was put out of service, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) said on Tuesday.

Chile declared a state of emergency and curfew across much of the country, including the capital Santiago, on Tuesday following a massive blackout possibly caused by electrical system failure, the

A general blackout affecting 99% of Chile and two Argentine provinces left millions of people without power on Tuesday.

A major power outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity - A sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American natio

A sweeping blackout plunged most of Chile into darkness Tuesday, stranding commuters, knocking the internet offline and paralyzing businesses and daily life as officials scrambled to restore power. The government declared a state of emergency alongside a mandatory nighttime curfew that will last until 6 a.

Most residents had power restored by midnight but the situation remained unstable. President Gabriel Boric blamed power companies for not acting faster.