A large power outage struck most of Chile on Tuesday, resulting in a curfew until Wednesday morning for the areas hit by the blackout.

A sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American nation without electricity

A significant power outage in Chile disrupted Santiago's capital and halted operations at major copper mines. The government declared a state of emergency, with a curfew and deployment of armed forces.