Given the situation, the Ecuadorian Minister of Public Works, Roberto Luque, detailed that the cuts are due to “a cascade disconnection”.

Several territories of Ecuador suffered this Wednesday unprecedented power cuts that began from 15H15 (local time).

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Given this energy situation, the Ecuadorian Minister of Public Works, Roberto Luque, detailed that the cuts are due to “a cascade disconnection”.

The immediate report we received from the National Electricity Operator (CENACE) is that there is a failure in the transmission line that caused a cascade disconnection, so there is no energy service nationwide. We are concentrating all our efforts on solving the problem as quickly as possible», underlined Luque in X.

Among the affected cities, the local press has reported to Quito (capital), Guayaquil, Cuenca, Latacunga, Playas, Daule and Samborondón.

#URGENTE: Colapsó el sistema eléctrico en todo #Ecuador. Usuarios reportan cortes de energía en todo el país. Se desconocen las causas. Aún no hay un pronunciamiento oficial. @teleSURtv

— Elena Rodríguez Yánez (@ElenaDeQuito) June 19, 2024

In addition, local media indicated that users have reported the traffic lights of the main arteries of the country disconnected after the sudden cut.

In the same line, the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) explained that, due to the lack of electricity, it caused the blackout of traffic lights of “1,027 intersections in the city”.

Meanwhile, the entity stressed that «580 agents work in traffic management throughout the city», and the situation with the signage gave way to a vehicular chaos.

In addition, the national disconnection also led to the suspension of the metro and tram service in Quito (capital).

Finally, local media have reported that after 16H00 (local time), citizens of Quito and cities like Ambato de Latacunga have reported the restoration of electricity service.

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