70% of Venezuela lost electricity yesterday—including its energy ministry - Quartz

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70% of Venezuela lost electricity yesterday—including its energy ministry Quartz Venezuela sits on the world's largest proven oil reserves, and yet it can't seem to power its streets. In recent years, authorities have been forced into power rationing, and the government hits heavy electricity users with surcharges and hefty penalties.

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