Venezuela is experiencing intensified electricity rationing due to severely limited output from its thermal power plants. Currently, these plants are only producing 2,700 megawatts (MW) of a potential 21,000 MW, representing just 10% of their installed capacity. This significant underperformance stems from a lack of maintenance and underinvestment in the country’s thermal energy infrastructure. The situation exacerbates existing power cuts despite government pledges to add 4,000 MW to the national grid. Experts suggest the shortfall highlights systemic issues plaguing Venezuela's energy sector. The underproduction significantly impacts both residential and industrial consumers, hindering economic activity. This crisis adds to the ongoing challenges facing the nation.