# Power outages affect Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Chiapas

CFE reports partial power supply disruptions in Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Chiapas due to transmission line disconnections.

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The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported on August 31, 2026, that partial power supply disruptions occurred for users in the Mexican states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Chiapas. [^1]

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico stated during her Second Government Report that the country will incorporate an additional 32,000 megawatts into the national interconnected system by the end of her term in 2030. [^2]

The Grupo 21 association in Tijuana requested greater investment from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) to strengthen electrical infrastructure and prevent blackouts. [^3]

Javier Caballero demanded on September 1, 2026, that the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) adopt urgent measures to guarantee quality service for more than 4,000 affected neighbors. [^4]

Residents in the municipality of Santiago are facing constant electricity outages. [^5]

In Quintana Roo, the outage affected specific areas including Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar, and Othón Pompeyo Blanco. [^6]

In Yucatán, the outage impacted Mérida and the municipalities of Kanasín, Motul, Hocbún, Progreso, and Izamal. [^7]

The Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) reported that its personnel have begun maneuvers to restore the electrical supply to the affected zones. [^8]

The CFE has not yet clarified the specific number of people affected by the blackout or provided an estimated timeline for resolving the issue. [^9]

Through transparent contests, 38 projects were approved that will contribute a total generation capacity of 8,025 megawatts and over 2,500 megawatts of storage with an investment of 10,600 million dollars. [^10]

Manuel Martín Luna Pedraza argued that the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) should consider additional demand within its planning to guarantee supply. [^11]

Manuel Martín Luna Pedraza, coordinator of Grupo 21, stated that recent power interruptions in Tijuana represent a problem for a city with constant growth. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported on August 31, 2026, that partial power supply disruptions occurred for users in the Mexican states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Chiapas. (EL NORTE, News)
2. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico stated during her Second Government Report that the country will incorporate an additional 32,000 megawatts into the national interconnected system by the end of her term in 2030. (El Economista, News)
3. The Grupo 21 association in Tijuana requested greater investment from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) to strengthen electrical infrastructure and prevent blackouts. (El Imparcial, News)
4. Javier Caballero demanded on September 1, 2026, that the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) adopt urgent measures to guarantee quality service for more than 4,000 affected neighbors. (EL NORTE, News)
5. Residents in the municipality of Santiago are facing constant electricity outages. (EL NORTE, News)
6. In Quintana Roo, the outage affected specific areas including Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar, and Othón Pompeyo Blanco. (Vanguardia, News)
7. In Yucatán, the outage impacted Mérida and the municipalities of Kanasín, Motul, Hocbún, Progreso, and Izamal. (Vanguardia, News)
8. The Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) reported that its personnel have begun maneuvers to restore the electrical supply to the affected zones. (Vanguardia, News)
9. The CFE has not yet clarified the specific number of people affected by the blackout or provided an estimated timeline for resolving the issue. (elpais.com, News)
10. Through transparent contests, 38 projects were approved that will contribute a total generation capacity of 8,025 megawatts and over 2,500 megawatts of storage with an investment of 10,600 million dollars. (El Economista, News)
11. Manuel Martín Luna Pedraza argued that the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) should consider additional demand within its planning to guarantee supply. (El Imparcial, News)
12. Manuel Martín Luna Pedraza, coordinator of Grupo 21, stated that recent power interruptions in Tijuana represent a problem for a city with constant growth. (El Imparcial, News)

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