The blackout began at 3:00 p.m. and wasn’t resolved until approximately 1:00 a.m. the following morning, causing significant disruptions to daily life in the affected area.
According to the Customer Service department (071), a customer was informed that the issue arose from a failure within the electrical grid. Throughout this prolonged period, businesses – both formal and informal – were forced to close their operations, resulting in lost sales and revenue. Students were unable to complete their homework, families struggled with sweltering temperatures without access to fans or air conditioning, and citizens’ daily routines were severely impacted, leading to widespread frustration.
The economic cost of this outage is difficult to calculate, particularly considering the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) failed to rectify the problem within the promised four-hour timeframe. Despite being aware of the fault, it wasn’t until after midnight that power was restored, leaving users in a state of uncertainty and discontent.
This incident highlights a more pressing issue with Mexico’s electrical system. The government’s Fourth Transformation (4T) reforms have significantly transformed the CFE from a productive state-owned company to a parastatal entity aimed at rescuing it. However, the repeated blackouts demonstrate an alarming diagnosis of the country’s electrical infrastructure and the CFE’s capacity to ensure continuous and efficient service.
These situations raise important questions about the effectiveness of the implemented reforms and the CFE’s true capability to meet citizens’ needs. The lack of a reliable electricity supply not only affects people’s daily lives but also has a direct impact on local economies and regional development.
It is essential that concrete measures be taken to address the electrical system in Yucatan and throughout Mexico, guaranteeing a safe and constant power supply for all citizens.
Source: Mi Punto de Vista
