The distribution companies have already announced the blackout schedule for the next three days.

Ecuador has been suffering from prolonged power cuts since September 23.

The Executive attributes the energy crisis to the worst drought to hit the country in the last 60 years. Experts and citizens point out that the emergency stems from the lack of investment and foresight of authorities, who did not take the necessary preventive measures following drought forecasts.

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