Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag A massive blackout hit the Dominican Republic leaving nearly 11 million people without power.

flag A nationwide blackout hit the Dominican Republic on November 11, 2025, leaving nearly 11 million people without power and disrupting hospitals, transportation, and daily life. flag The outage, caused by a failure in the national transmission system and cascading shutdowns at major plants including San Pedro de Macorís and Quisqueya, occurred during afternoon rush hour, intensifying traffic problems and halting metro and cable car services. flag Authorities, including ETED and CUED, are working to restore electricity, relying on backup generators, while the cause and timeline for full restoration remain unclear.

34 Articles