A national state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador for a period of 60 days due to worsening problems with forest fires and drought, Reuters reported.
The measure was announced by representatives of the authorities responsible for risk management.
According to the latest government data, there are 13 active forest fires in the South American country, and 9 are under control.
For nearly four months, the entire country has been suffering from a drought.
The emergency decree was issued as Ecuador grapples with an energy crisis that has led to blackouts and blackouts, at times for 14 hours a day, in recent weeks, Reuters noted.< /p>
Young President Daniel Noboa will fight for re-election in February next year to continue the war he has waged against criminal gangs after the country was engulfed in a wave of violence.