The Dominican Republic is grappling with a nationwide blackout following a significant failure in its electricity transmission system, as confirmed by the Dominican Electricity Transmission Company (ETED) and the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED). Celso Marranzini, president of CUED, acknowledged the extensive outage and reassured the public that technical teams are mobilizing to restore power promptly. The disruption stemmed from a breakdown in the transmission network, triggered by the simultaneous shutdown of generating units at the San Pedro de Macorís Electricity Company (CESPM). This incident also impacted the Quisqueya Power Plant, causing a domino effect that disrupted other key facilities, including EDAC and AES Andrés. ETED has initiated comprehensive technical efforts across multiple regions to reinstate electricity while ensuring the stability of the national grid. The company issued an apology for the inconvenience and expressed gratitude for the public’s patience, highlighting the unprecedented nature of this event.