Widespread Protests Erupt in Venezuela Over Electricity Crisis
Widespread street protests erupted across Venezuela on August 4, 2026, as the country faces a deepening electricity crisis following recent earthquakes and infrastructure decay. Significant power rationing has sparked demonstrations in states like Aragua and Lara, with citizens in Maracay reporting daily blackouts lasting up to five hours. The interim government's failure to stabilize the power grid has led to increased civil unrest, as both commercial sectors and residential areas struggle with unannounced and prolonged power outages.