Ecuador suspends work for two days due to energy crisis, declares state of emergency, and replaces Energy Minister.
Ecuador suspends work for two days due to an energy crisis, as President Daniel Noboa declares a state of emergency and replaces the Energy Minister amid unexpected and recurrent power cuts in several areas. The government-ordered suspension applies to both public and private sectors. The energy ministry attributes the situation to prolonged drought, while Noboa blames the crisis on a combination of environmental circumstances and acts of sabotage.
April 17, 2024
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