Power cuts in Argentina spark protests

Angry protesters took to the streets after the lights went out in Buenos Aires, and other cities across Argentina, this week. A heat wave led to a higher demand for power, which added extra strain on the electrical grid, shutting it down. Manuel Rueda brings us the story.

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