"In the last hours the sociopolitical crisis in Venezuela has worsened, where the biggest blackout in the history of that country was registered," a Spanish language Christian news agency says. 

Evangélico Digital reports that the crisis in the South American country continues to worsen. Now evangelical leaders in Latin America are calling for Christians around the world to unite in prayer for Venezuela on March 17.

Pastor Rony Chaves from Costa Rica said that "we want to look for something internationally that moves prayer in all the nations of the world for the beloved and beautiful nation of Venezuela.

"Please, spread this call, share it with every minister and in every place, so that we activate massively the intercession before the Eternal for the freedom and blessing of the Venezuelan land and its dear families."

ED reports that "During four days Venezuelan cities remained without electricity and, according to the denounced president Juan Guaidó, more than 15 people died in hospitals as medical equipment stopped working due to lack of electricity."

There have been prayer efforts organized in South America already. In Colombia, Venezuelan migrants gathered to pray at a cathedral. "We came here to unite in one family. It is not easy to emigrate and be alone in another country. Thank God my sister managed it and was able to turn on and off the phone's battery and I was always able to communicate with her, "said Sonia Colina, a Venezuelan migrant.

The South American country reached a boiling point after presidential elections in May of 2018 saw Nicolás Maduro reelected to a second term. Many opposition parties had boycotted the elections in protest as many other opposition members were barred from running, while others had been jailed.

On January 23, 2019, leader of the legislature (National Assembly), Juan Guaidó, declared himself acting president. Since then the country has been embroiled in large protests, with most seeking Maduro's removal.