Spain suffers a massive blackout that rekindles the debate on energy security
A power outage affected much of Spain, drawing comparisons with similar crises in countries with fragile infrastructure. Authorities assure that 96% of the supply has been restored.

Spain experienced one of the most widespread power outages in its recent history on Monday. At 12:33 p.m., according to data from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, there was a sudden loss of 15 gigawatts of electricity generation in just five seconds. The blackout affected large areas of the country, causing disruptions to transportation, basic services, and commercial activity.
The incident was initially attributed to a chain failure at several generating plants. A few hours later, the president of Red Eléctrica de España, Beatriz Corredor—a former minister in José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's government—asserted that the system quickly stabilized and that by 10:00 p.m., 96% of power had been restored.
However, the political and social repercussions were not long in coming. Numerous social media users compared the situation to the chronic blackouts in countries such as Venezuela, Cuba, and the Philippines, fueling a climate of indignation and concern about the state of Spain's energy infrastructure.
Lehendakari Pradales, in a press conference from the Basque Country, warned that "Tuesday will not be a normal day" and called on citizens to act with "calm, responsibility, and prudence" while the cause of the power outage is thoroughly investigated.
The opposition has demanded urgent appearances in Congress so that the Executive can detail the technical causes and the preventive measures that will be taken to avoid further incidents. Meanwhile, the debate over Europe's energy security and its dependence on certain sources is once again at the center of the political stage.
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