Residents in the city of Curralinho, located on the Marajó island in Brazil, staged a protest on Saturday morning (21) to demand improvements in their electricity supply. The protest escalated as residents attempted to prevent a team from Equatorial Pará, the local electricity provider, from disembarking from a ferry that was scheduled to perform services in the municipality. This action underscores the residents' frustration with ongoing electricity issues in the region.

Equatorial Pará responded to the protest by stating that the municipality has been receiving continuous investments aimed at enhancing the electrical network, including preventive maintenance, equipment replacement, and infrastructure reinforcement. The company acknowledged that issues such as local electrical system characteristics, illegal connections, and unauthorized interventions directly affect the reliability of the electricity supply, leading to overloads, fluctuations, and disruptions in service.

The company also affirmed its respect for the residents' right to protest and emphasized its commitment to maintaining ongoing dialogue with the communities it serves. They are actively looking for responsible and sustainable technical solutions to the issues raised by the local population, indicating their openness to collaboration with both the community and local authorities to improve service delivery.