Venezuela's clocks losing 150 seconds/day

By at 6:56 am Friday, Feb 28

Venezuela's slide into chaos has destabilized the nation's power infrastructure, creating erratic, underpowered electric current. As a result, the nation's electric clocks are losing 150 seconds/day.
"EVERYTHING THAT HAS to do with time-keeping has slowed down. If it's an electric clock, it’s running slow," said Miguel Lara, general manager of the national power grid.

"Your computer isn’t affected. Your television isn't affected. No other devices ... just clocks," he added.

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