Breaking news: New Year’s Eve blackout darkens most of Puerto Rico

The outage halted power to nearly all of the island.

View in browser Dec. 31, 2024, 9:40 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Ricardo Arduengo/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Most of Puerto Rico Is Darkened by New Year's Eve Blackout Only a fraction of the island's 1.4 million utility customers had power on Tuesday morning. The electricity provider said it would take 24 to 48 hours to restore power. Read more Sign up for Your Places: Global Update. The latest news for any part of the world you select. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018