The Latest: Venezuela minister says power mostly restored

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Latest on Venezuela’s political crisis (all times local):
3:15 p.m.
Venezuela’s government says electricity has been restored in most of the country following nationwide blackouts this week.
Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez on Thursday gave an upbeat assessment of efforts to restore Venezuela’s fragile grid, though some areas remained without power.
Schools and public offices were still closed, but there was more traffic in the streets