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A nationwide power outage occurs in the Dominican Republic, which the Ministry of Energy and Mines attributes

Electricity sector in the Dominican Republic — A nationwide power outage occurs in the Dominican Republic, which the Ministry of Energy and Mines attributes to a transmission line switch malfunction that triggered system protec

Published February 23, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Electricity sector in the Dominican Republic.

A nationwide power outage occurs in the Dominican Republic, which the Ministry of Energy and Mines attributes to a transmission line switch malfunction that triggered system protection mechanisms. Power generation begins to recover later in the day, reaching about 30 percent of normal capacity. [https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/23/dominican-republic-hit-major-blackouts/ (AFP via Jamaica Observer )] [https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/major-grid-failure-triggers-nationwide-blackout-dominican-republic-2026-02-23/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-23).