Puerto Rico is facing significant power outages affecting most of the island, with restoration efforts underway after a high-voltage wiring overload caused widespread disruption. José Pérez of LUMA Power reported that nearly 23% of customers had power restored by the evening, while the U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressed sympathy for affected residents. Governor Pedro Pierluisi is in contact with U.S. President Joe Biden regarding the situation, emphasizing the need for solutions from energy providers.