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Dominican Republic Faces Major Blackout; Restoration Efforts Underway

11/12/2025

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On November 11, 2025, a massive power outage hit the Dominican Republic after a San Pedro I substation failure at 1:23 p.m.
Officials reported that over 527 megawatts had been restored, representing more than 15% of national demand.
Energy Minister Joel Santos said restoration efforts were ongoing, prioritizing transportation and health sectors.
The cause of the initial failure remains under investigation.

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Story summary

On November 11, 2025, a massive power outage hit the Dominican Republic after a San Pedro I substation failure at 1:23 p.m.
Officials reported that over 527 megawatts had been restored, representing more than 15% of national demand.
Energy Minister Joel Santos said restoration efforts were ongoing, prioritizing transportation and health sectors.
The cause of the initial failure remains under investigation.