Panama City, March 16, 2025 (AFP) - National blackout leaves Panama in darkness

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2025-03-16

Panama was scrambling to restore power Sunday after a nighttime blackout plunged the Central American country into darkness. The power cut, which struck shortly before midnight, was caused by damage to a private generator, President Jose Raul Mulino said. Access to drinking water was also suspended as the blackout affected water treatment facilities, the Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers(IDAAN) said. Mulino posted a video on X which he said showe......

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