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Ecuador: High/Medium Voltage Grid Exempt from 7-Day Disconnection; Official Dismissed
El UniversoLO·EC·about 9 hours ago
Ecuador's energy minister Neira announced a partial rollback of 7-day power cuts, restoring high-voltage industrial users on October 15 and medium-voltage users on October 16. The move follows an official dismissal, signaling internal accountability amid the ongoing electricity crisis. The partial restoration suggests improved generation capacity but medium-voltage restrictions persist, indicating the crisis is not fully resolved.