Neighborhood in Spain in TOTAL BLACKOUT? Is Cannabis to blame?

Description: In this eye-opening report, we delve into the ongoing daily blackouts affecting a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Granada, Spain. Published on Sept. 4, 2023, and updated on Sept. 5, 2023, this story by Constant Méheut for The New York Times uncovers the challenges faced by the 25,000 residents, where power outages disrupt daily life and pose serious health risks.

Endesa, Spain's largest electricity company, has attributed these blackouts to illegal indoor marijuana farms, claiming they overload the grid due to their high electricity consumption for lighting and air-conditioning. But residents argue that this narrative serves as a convenient excuse, deflecting attention away from longstanding issues with the area's unstable power grid.

The debate has gained national attention, with headlines in major newspapers like El País and El Confidencial discussing the impact of marijuana on Granada's northern district. Residents have taken legal action against Endesa, alleging inadequate electricity provision that threatens lives.

This report explores the complex relationship between marijuana production, lax drug laws, rising poverty, and the deteriorating infrastructure. It highlights the consequences of these blackouts on residents' health and daily lives and raises important questions about the true causes of the ongoing power problems.

Join us as we delve into the heart of this controversy and uncover the challenges faced by the people living in Granada's northern district. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking news stories from around the world.