Ecuador's power shortages threaten ice-cream industry, causing significant job losses and production cuts.

Power shortages in Ecuador, caused by a prolonged dry spell, are threatening Salcedo's famed ice-cream industry. Daily outages, lasting up to 14 hours, have disrupted production and storage, causing significant losses. Polar Bear, a local factory, has cut production from 60,000 to 10,000 popsicles per month and laid off eight employees. The crisis has cost 300 jobs and affected dairy farms, fruit growers, and local shops. Despite President Noboa's promise to resolve the issue this month, analysts doubt Ecuador's capacity to address a 1,900-megawatt deficit.

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