00:00And Venezuela's acting president, Dels Rodriguez, declared March 30th through April 3rd as holidays in observance of Holy Week.
00:08Rodriguez made the announcement on Thursday from the state of Nueva Esparta, declaring the non-working period is framed on
00:14the implementation of energy-saving measures being promoted by the government, having an ongoing heat wave impacting the territory.
00:20In this regard, the acting head of state assured authorities remain mobilized to respond to wildfires erupting as a consequence
00:26of high temperatures.
00:27Rodriguez explained that the week-long holiday applies for the entire education sector and extends to government ministries and institutions
00:35to comply with electricity conservation measures.
00:43During Holy Week, I would like to announce that I have declared Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as days
00:51off for the entire education sector.
00:53Our children will not be going to school.
00:56It will also be a day off for government ministries as part of the energy-saving plan.
01:02As you know, we are currently experiencing the 45 hottest days of the year in our country.
01:09And this has consequences in terms of wildfires.
01:13We are full mobilized to respond to the fires that are breaking out as a result of the climate emergency
01:19and global warming, which could impact the electrical grid.
01:24Yesterday, we had the highest energy-demanding years that Venezuela has ever seen.
01:31Also as a result of economic growth, a result of a Venezuela that is advancing, growing, and demanding more electricity.
01:38So, well, within the framework of the National Energy Conservation Plan, we are implementing these days off.
01:44Of course, essential services are exempt, and health services are also exempt.
01:50Excepcionales quedan exceptos también de...
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