An island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico left approximately 1.4 million customers without power and 328,000 without water just days before Easter, leading to widespread frustration among residents.

As power restoration efforts continue, critical infrastructure, including hospitals and the San Juan airport, has resumed operations, with most areas reporting significant power restoration.

Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory with a population of 3.2 million, faces unique challenges, including limited voting rights for its residents unless they are on the mainland.

Luma Energy, responsible for power transmission and distribution, has faced criticism for inadequate maintenance practices, particularly regarding vegetation management around power lines.

Gonzz-Coln has stressed the importance of a modern and reliable power grid, calling for accountability among stakeholders to ensure progress in the energy sector.

Bad Bunny, a prominent figure in Puerto Rican activism, has voiced criticism of the government's handling of the blackout and the energy contracts, aligning with calls for accountability and reform.

To enhance power generation capacity, the government is looking for additional operators to support the island's energy needs.

Local mayors have taken initiative during the blackout, organizing brigades to assist vulnerable populations and ensuring support for those reliant on medical equipment.

Government officials are urging residents to conserve energy and stay informed through official channels as the situation develops.

Critics, including local business leaders, have called for concrete measures to strengthen Puerto Rico's fragile energy infrastructure in light of the recent blackouts.

In response to the anticipated summer energy demands, the government is actively seeking proposals from companies to provide over 800 megawatts of energy, with a request-for-proposal process initiated recently.

Governor Jenniffer Gonzz has expressed concerns about insufficient power generation expected for the upcoming summer, emphasizing that Puerto Rico cannot be the island where power outages are commonplace.