Puerto Rico appoints energy czar amid ongoing power outages

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1 year ago

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Puerto Rico's governor has appointed **Josué Colón** as the new **energy czar** to address the ongoing **power crisis** on the island.
This decision was made after a significant **blackout** affected nearly all 3.2 million residents just before New Year’s Eve.
Colón, who currently heads the **Electric Power Authority**, will manage power generation and distribution organizations pending legislative approval.
Governor **Jenniffer González Colón** emphasized the need for urgent action to ensure reliable power amidst increasing **power interruptions**.
Ongoing outages are prompting calls for a reevaluation of contracts with private energy companies, as well as a push for the release of $18 billion in federal funds for infrastructure upgrades.

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