Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says

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Power cuts were reported across the entire capital, Buenos Aires (file picture)

A massive electrical failure has left all of Argentina and Uruguay without power, according to a major Argentine electricity provider. “A massive failure in the electrical interconnection system left all of Argentina and Uruguay without power,” electricity supplier company Edesur said in a tweet. Edesur said that power had been restored to parts of Buenos Aires and local media reported that two airports were operating on generators in the capital.

Source: www.bbc.com