View of a section of an electric grid. File photo.
The National Electric Corporation (CORPOELEC) of Venezuela reported a “new criminal sabotage” that caused the collapse of three transmission towers in the municipality of Juan Antonio Sotillo, in the state of Anzoátegui.
CORPOELEC reported that personnel were already deployed to begin repair work, particularly on the infrastructure extending across the Vidoño Hill area, to restore electricity service to the affected communities in a progressive and safe manner.
Sabotage against the electrical system and other public services has been a constant since the start of the US-led hybrid war against Venezuela in the early 2000s. These attacks have increased in intensity since 2019 after far-right opposition politician Juan GuaidĂł declared himself “interim president” and was recognized by the United States and its vassal states.
Below is the full text of the CORPOELEC statement:
The National Electric Corporation (CORPOELEC) informs the Venezuelan people that, this Saturday, November 15, the National Electric System (SEN) was victim of a new criminal sabotage that caused the collapse of three transmission towers in the municipality of Juan Antonio Sotillo in the state of Anzoátegui. The intention of the sabotage was to destabilize an essential public service for the people of eastern Venezuela.
In response to this attack, our workers were deployed immediately to the affected area, following the immediate response protocols established by the national government led by President Nicolás Maduro.
With dedication and commitment, the technical staff has begun work on repairs, specifically of the infrastructure that extends across the Cerro Hill area, to restore electricity service to the communities in a progressive and safe manner.
This sabotage underscores the brutality of an unconventional war that threatens the well-being of our people. Nevertheless, Venezuelans continue reaffirming, in a firm and unequivocal manner, their conviction to be free and independent, forging their own path.
We urge the Venezuelan people to remain confident and rest assured that the dedication, commitment, and patriotic spirit of our workers will ensure the continuity and efficiency of the service that Venezuelans deserve.
Caracas, November 15, 2025
Venezuela experiences satellite jamming
Meanwhile, Venezuelans have been experiencing signal jamming in recent days. Caracas residents have reportedly started noticing that satellite signals are being jammed. The incident is affecting satellite positioning systems of cars as well.
Although some media outlets have reported that “GPS signals” are being jammed in Venezuela, the country does not use the GPS but the Russian GLONASS system. Nevertheless, all satellite positioning systems are susceptible to electronic warfare.
We don’t know much about this Indian source but the report is accurate.
GPS signals are being jammed. Now it is noticeable in Caracas and it is even affecting car gps systems.https://t.co/3gnRTAufCK— Orinoco Tribune (@OrinocoTribune) November 15, 2025
It is noteworthy that the Venezuelan government has yet to make any public statement on this matter. Moreover, it is not clear whether the signal jamming is part of the US military aggression against Venezuela or whether it is part of the Venezuelan security response. However, according to analysts, the silence of the Venezuelan authorities may be attributed to security concerns.
The satellite signal jamming, however, may be a cause for alarm, as it is similar to signal jamming done by the US against Iran before striking Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year. Therefore, the current failures in the Venezuelan GLONASS system may be an indication of an imminent US strike in the national territory.
Special for Orinoco Tribune by staff
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