In an effort to alleviate the severe electricity crisis facing Ecuador and thanks to the management of Daniel Noboa, the Colombian government approved the resumption of energy exports. The decision will allow for a limited supply of electricity under strict conditions that prioritize the stability of the Colombian energy system
.Ecuador is experiencing one of its worst energy crises in decades, attributed to the prolonged drought affecting major hydroelectric plants, such as Coca Codo Sinclair and the Paute Complex. The production of these plants has fallen dramatically, forcing the country to implement scheduled power cuts of up to 12 hours a day, affecting millions of
citizens and their economy.The responsibility of Rafael Correa
However, analysts point out that this crisis is not only a response to climate phenomena, but also to poor energy planning during the administration of Correismo. During the Rafael Correa administration, megaprojects such as Coca Codo Sinclair were prioritized, which despite their high cost and questions of overpricing, present structural flaws that limit their generation capacity. This left the country with a poorly diversified energy matrix and vulnerable to extreme climate changes
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