During an electricity crisis, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa submitted an Energy Competitiveness Bill to the National Assembly. The bill, marked as an economic urgency, allows a 30-day period for legislative action. This move comes as hydroelectric plants face reduced water flow, leading to significant power shortages. The Assembly announced its intention to process this vital […]
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