Mexico blackouts: Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Chiapas lost power on 31 August. The CFE blames vandalism on 400 kV lines; Mérida firms count the cost.

Colombia power demand rose 6.49% in July amid blackout threats; a savings plan now charges excess use, and gas autonomy has a 2032 deadline.

Mexico blackouts: Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Chiapas lost power on 31 August. The CFE blames vandalism on 400 kV lines; Mérida firms count the cost.