Chiapas Residents Detain CFE Workers Amidst 72-Hour Power Outage

Nearly 400 families in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, have been without electricity for 72 hours due to a transformer malfunction. The extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36°C, has intensified the situation. Residents, desperate for relief, have taken the unprecedented step of detaining a crew from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), the national power company, until the power is restored. "We've been without light for three days," said one resident, "and the heat is unbearable. We won't let them go until the electricity is back on." The video shows residents protesting in the streets at night, many with children. The CFE has not yet released an official statement. The incident underscores the challenges faced by communities in the region when dealing with power outages and highlights the frustration that can arise when basic services are disrupted. The situation remains tense as negotiations continue.