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Ecuador Increases Daily Power Cuts Due To Severe Drought

View of the installations of Ecuador's hydroelectric power station Coca Codo Sinclair in Napo

Ecuador has recently announced an increase in daily power cuts due to a severe drought affecting the nation. The drought has led to decreasing water levels in key hydroelectric plants, which are responsible for generating over 70% of the country's electricity.

The Acting Energy Minister stated that the authorities have decided to implement electricity service suspensions ranging from eight to 14 hours a day across the country. This decision comes as a response to the worsening drought conditions in recent days.

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