Ecuador’s electricity crisis persists, but relief efforts are on the way. Even though the new generators won’t start running until November 2024, President Daniel Noboa has announced that electricity rationing schedules will be eased starting on October 21st. With...
Ecuadorian pastry chefs Pachi Larrea and Juan Sarango excelled at the Paco Torreblanca International High Pastry Award, showcasing Ecuador’s exceptional chocolate.
The National Assembly approved a law ensuring free palliative care and decision-making rights for terminally ill patients.
Acolgen president urges Ecuador to study reforms that transformed Colombia’s energy sector.
Prolonged drought in Cuenca’s rivers cripples hydroelectric power, causing blackouts and highlighting Ecuador’s dependence on rainfall.
Update to: Public Hearing Scheduled for Allegations of Early Campaigning Against Vice President Abad Published: Volume 9, Issue 1 The Electoral Contentious Court (TCE) has suspended a hearing against Vice President Verónica Abad, who is accused of campaigning prematurely during her 2023 bid for mayor of Cuenca. The hearing, scheduled for October 18, 2024, will […]
The islands remain disconnected from the Interconnected National System, electricity generation relies on diesel thermal power plants.
The key hydroelectric source is nearing shutdown amid persistent drought conditions.
I’ve only been back a week from my overseas vacation, but I already see how Ecuador’s power cuts are impacting daily life. At first, I thought they wouldn’t bother me. I figured I could work around them without much fuss. For the most part, I have. Though I’m in the middle of building a gazebo, […]