Failed services lead to uncertainty in the near future
The privatization of energy services has plunged the country into an unprecedented crisis. Frequent power outages now affect thousands of citizens daily. Despite the investments sought to improve the electrical grid, it only takes a storm or a gust of wind for the system to collapse. These blackouts not only disrupt electricity but also paralyze the distribution of drinking water, severely jeopardizing public health. Both problems are deteriorating the physical and mental well-being of the population, while also driving up operational costs for businesses, which face higher expenses just to stay afloat. Another alarming issue is the deteriorating sewer systems, which are not receiving proper maintenance. This leads to flooding, even with light rainfall, as the drainage system isn’t equipped to handle even an inch of water. To make matters worse, many rural roads are in deplorable condition, eroded to the point that entire communities are cut off, leaving them...