Chile Power Outage Plunges Country Into Darkness
The widespread blackout was caused by a transmission line failure in the country's north. Chile's largest power cut in years saw streetlights in the capital go dark, while sirens from emergency vehicles blared across the city. The Santiago metro, which transports millions of passengers, was closed and passengers were evacuated from stalled trains.
- This massive blackout highlights the vulnerability of modern infrastructure to natural disasters and human error, underscoring the need for robust backup systems and emergency preparedness.
- As Chile struggles to restore power to its affected regions, the global copper market is already feeling the impact, raising questions about the long-term consequences for Chile's economy.