A major power outage plunged Santiago and much of Chile into darkness, disrupting daily life and transportation.Key copper mines, including Escondida, Codelco operations, Antofagasta, and Anglo American, were affected, causing concerns in global metal markets. Interior Minister Carolina Toha cited a failure in the northern power transmission line, ruling out a cyber attack.The government declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. across multiple regions.Authorities activated hydroelectric plants to restore electricity, but no clear timeline for full restoration was provided. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.