Ecuador schedules emergency grid maintenance in Los Ríos and Manabí

Ecuador's Ministry of Environment and Energy announced emergency electrical maintenance in Los Ríos and Manabí provinces, scheduled for October 22 from 03:00 to 06:00. The short notice and specific timing suggest a reactive fix to an existing grid issue, potentially indicating systemic strain on Ecuador's power infrastructure. The impact is localized but may signal broader reliability concerns.