Blackout Hits Quintana Roo: Tourism and Residents Affected

A power outage affected various towns in Quintana Roo, Mexico, including Cancun. The cause remains unknown, and the state-owned utility CFE was unavailable for comment. Mexico's electricity consumption occasionally surpasses its infrastructure capacity, heightening outage risks, particularly during heat waves.

On Monday evening, a significant power outage plunged several towns in Quintana Roo, southern Mexico, into darkness. The blackout affected Cancun, a prominent tourist hub, disrupting both residents and visitors.

The cause of the outage remains unclear, and attempts to reach CFE, the state-owned utility responsible for nearly 99% of Mexico's electricity production, were unsuccessful. This incident highlights Mexico's ongoing struggles with electricity consumption that often exceed the infrastructure's capacity.

Such outages, exacerbated during heat waves, pose challenges for both locals and the functioning of vital tourism enterprises, raising concerns about future energy reliability in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)