Delcy Rodríguez alleged that Venezuela's electrical system is being targeted by sabotage by "extremist mafias." The Vice President of Venezuela defended this position in defense of the country's electrical system.
According to Rodríguez, the electrical system faces problems due to a combination of factors. The demand arising from increased energy consumption and high temperatures are pointed out as additional causes for the pressure on Venezuela's electrical infrastructure.
The statements come after oil agreements, in a context of tension over the country's energy capacity. The Venezuelan government attributes the failures in the electrical system not only to external or climatic factors, but also to deliberate actions by groups it considers extremist.
Rodríguez's position is part of a narrative by the Venezuelan government that holds third parties responsible for difficulties in public service delivery, at a time when the country seeks to recover its productive capacity in the energy sector.
