The Guará Fair, located in the Federal District of Brazil, faced a power cut on Wednesday afternoon due to an unpaid debt of R$ 15 thousand owed to Neoenergia, the energy provider. According to Neoenergia, notifications were sent to the fair's administration before shutting off the power, which has significantly impacted the operation of the fair, especially affecting the cleanliness and functioning of the bathrooms, as they rely on an electric water pump.

The responsibility for paying the electricity bill for common areas and for individual energy meters in the fair lies with the Administration Regional do Guará. However, vendors at the fair claim that this administration has not been fulfilling their payment obligations, leading to the suspension of electricity supply in common areas. Vendors have expressed concern over the operational challenges posed by the power cut, which could deter customers and affect sales.

In response to the situation, the Administration Regional do Guará issued a statement indicating that they are in negotiations with Neoenergia to restore the power supply. They acknowledged the underlying debts, indicating a need for improved communication and financial management regarding utility payments to prevent such disruptions in the future. This incident raises broader implications regarding accountability and operational challenges for local businesses dependent on municipal support.