Ecuador is experiencing its worst drought in 60 years, causing severe water shortages and impacting hydroelectric power generation.
The government has implemented planned power cuts across the country, including a 12-hour blackout in several provinces over the weekend.
The drought has also triggered wildfires in several South American countries, including Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia.
President Daniel Noboa has warned of further power cuts and emergency measures if water levels in hydroelectric plants do not improve soon.
