Residents of the 26 de Setembro neighborhood in the Federal District of Brazil protested on the evening of Monday, October 9, by blocking the Estrutural road, voicing their frustrations over frequent power outages. Reports indicate that residents had been experiencing power outages starting at 6:30 PM, causing significant inconveniences, as this issue is described as a recurring problem in the region. Last week, residents faced outages for three consecutive days around the same time, extending late into the night.

During the protest, residents set fire to tires which resulted in complete blockage of the roadway, creating smoke and further disruptions to traffic. Eyewitness accounts and images show the area engulfed in smoke, highlighting the intensity of the protest. The residents expressed their frustrations with repeated outages, which they argue have not been responded to adequately by local authorities or the electricity provider.

Despite the chaos, residents reported that power was restored around 8:50 PM, just a few hours after the protest began. This incident has raised concerns about the responsiveness of public services in addressing routine infrastructure issues, furthering discussions about energy reliability in the district, and prompting calls for improvements in service management and energy infrastructure to prevent future occurrences.