14-hour daily power cuts in Ecuador due to drought and reduced hydroelectric power.

Ecuador has increased power cuts to 14 hours daily due to a severe drought, which has critically reduced water levels in hydroelectric plants that supply over 70% of the country's electricity. Acting Energy Minister Inés Manzano described the situation as dire, linking the drought to the El Niño phenomenon affecting South America. The government faces criticism for its handling of the crisis, as blackouts are costing the economy approximately $12 million per hour.

October 25, 2024
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