The reason Noboa is blamed is because the problem was known for well over a year, and he appears to be reacting to it only now. In any case, offering to act is not the same as action.
Not a Ecuador-only problem....Cuba and at least five other South American countries have same issue brewing. You could go back 30 years ago and predict this eventual outcome. I'll predict by the end of 2025....Nuke energy discussion starts up.
As an Ecuadorian (born and raised), I do believe it’s not illogical to blame Noboa's government for the crisis we're in. I remember watching the 'presidential debate', and Mr. Topic asked him what he would do when the 'low water level' phenomenon was going to hit us. He stated that he already had 'agreements with the goverment of Israel' up his sleeve to get lots of clean water and such. I don't buy the whole 'past rulers' excuse. Being a president is also a job, just like any other, and if you don't keep your word, your true colors show. I'm not voting for him again. I don’t care what everybody says or thinks. He's to blame. Some may take what he says with a grain of salt, some may give him the benefit of the doubt, and others will just play devil's advocate. But it is what it is, unfortunately. Thanks for the update though!
Thank you for sharing Ace! Makes me so sorry to hear this.. Tell me, how is the situation on solar power in Ecuador? Solar could solve a lot of this, couldn't it? Anyway, this (man-made) crisis with you will be solved.. Please keep believing in it 🌹 It sure ain't scaring me off and, I will come down next year - even if I have to bring my own generator 🤗 Take care and, stay positive please... Love from Dublin and I
Ace, I appreciate your updates. I hope Noboa does deliver, as the current situation is not sustainable. Or at least sustainable with getting crime under control and improving the economy. My Ecuador relocation plans are on hold until I see some improvement. Stay well and safe!
Noboa is good friend with Peru. He visited Lima with all of his staff and received help . The Energy Sector in Ecuador is locked up by the Constitution , where private companies do not have the easiness to invest in a fast way. It is wrongly considered an strategic sector, so private companies cannot compete each other. Here everything is set up clear for investing in the country as Clemesi solar , and Punta Lomitas wind plant. Proinversion has been teaching to Noboa's staff on how unlock some beaurocratic and legal problems. We want he to success.
As a resident of Ecuador, I will posit that the true cancer that continually impacts the country's progress is the rampant and long-standing corruption and cronyism. As long as those go unchecked, the system will never improve. I had great hope for Naboa and still do. Turning the ship (of state) around in less than a year-with the rise in narcotrafficking consuming numerous resources, as well as IESS being greatly underfunded for years-is not an easy task. The $4 billion IMF loan of this June (with the provision that $1 billion will go directly to the healthcare system) will help to some extent, but IMF loans have their downsides as well.
_IT IS A SHAME_ The administration is led by those who should assume their obligations with responsibility. They should ensure and give stability to the citizens by offering them decent services with respect to the "supply of water and electricity." From my point of view, it is really sad that the country, instead of continuing its development process, sees its growth hindered by the ineptitude of a few who could do a lot, but who only come to fiddle with Ecuador's natural resources, leaving the security and stability of all out in the open. -God creates them, and the Devil brings them together. -The same dogs with different collars. Sincerely, An ordinary citizen.
Hola hermano! ¿Tiene alguna idea de por qué el gobierno no ha iniciado los proyectos de energías renovables que se han aprobado? Ecuador tiene grandes recursos de energía eólica, solar y tal vez incluso maremotriz.
Has this happened at any other time in Ecuadors past that you have these blackouts? Or is global climate change affecting your weather in this way for the first time?
Keep up the good work. Now as far as the energy crisis, you can call a conspiracist, but if they can promise this after why not earlier. Was it a ploy to get the old minister? Is it a political stunt to make himself look so good as Ecuador gets closer to the election? Could they not have brought the other power plant online earlier? So many questions. I am, however, very glad that the people will start getting their power back. This also means I can get back to preparing for my vacation again.
I think Ecuador is a mess right now, but I think the current President and his administration deserves some credit… because he did come into office with promises to make drastic changes to reduce crime/corruption and improve other issues; and as a foreigner from the outside looking in, it appears to me that he has remained steadfast in making said promises a reality. That said, I think the situation in Ecuador will probably get worse before it gets better. However, I really do believe that all the current hardships will payoff in the long-term.
Sorry but as somebody living here and near a high crime area, its now worse than ever and promises are just promises until I see otherwise, with my own eyes. I watched the presidential debates, he said he knows how to solve the energy crisis, that the problem was not generation but transmission. Then he promised there would not be further blackouts when he passed the law ''No mas apagones'' meaning ''No more blackouts''. Meanwhile, electrical engineers on Twitter were raising alarm bells 10 MONTHS ago saying that if nobody takes actions, we would have severe blackouts and exactly that happened! The government could have done something except hoping that it rains, already 10 months ago, when several experts raised alarms. And now to come back to the safety issue: Its worse than ever in the Coast. I have to fear for my life each time I take an interprovincial bus here, I've been assaulted so many times. Kidnappings, murder and extorsion left and right. Where are those promises that are turning into reality? I expect a honest answer because it is getting so bad here that I have to leave the country. I can no longer work, those power outages ruined me. Ecuador is still a beautiful country to live if you can afford to be in some expat bubble in Vilcabamba, Cuenca or buy a beautiful property somewhere in the Amazon or the high end areas of Quito like Cumbaya or Gonzalez Suarez, but I just can not stand living here anymore without power, drinking water and safety. As I comment this, someone is probably being killed right now somewhere in the Coast. There is literally a shootout each few hours. Foreigners often do not notice the scale of how bad it is because they simply often do not speak spanish and do not read local news, so their view on things are pretty limited. Search for terms like ''sicariato'' on Facebook and put the option ''recent'' and you are going to notice that there are literally shootouts each few hours. What promises have become a reality? I do not belong to any political party so I can not say that any other government would have done a better job, but I am just done making excuses for incompetence because I can no longer survive like this.
@@Ec593-h1p Well, I’m a foreigner (U.S. citizen) and have never visited Ecuador, and so I’ll take your word for it. I’ve just been following the situation there for the past 2 years because I had considered a relocation to Ecuador up until the state of emergencies began… and now I just monitor the situation to see if things are improving. I appreciate your response. I know it’s bad right now in Ecuador, but you’re correct, it’s difficult for foreigners to really grasp how bad it really is because the information we get is limited.
I think that of Naboa get the electricity infrastructure improved and the grids running efficiently then he and his administration will be remembered for that. He may get another 4 years just based on the restoration of the power alone. He still has much to do in terms of the Venezuelan gangs and Mexican cartels. He needs to enact mandatory deportation of any illegal/unvetted foreigners especially from those countries and set stiff penalties for those attempting to return illegally. The illegal immigration and cartel capturing of the cocaine shipping routes must be controlled.
@@lvovodessa Exactly, I'm sick and tired of people taking this matter so lightly. He knew beforehand what was going to happen and decided to sit idly by. -_-
The reason Noboa is blamed is because the problem was known for well over a year, and he appears to be reacting to it only now. In any case, offering to act is not the same as action.
Not a Ecuador-only problem....Cuba and at least five other South American countries have same issue brewing. You could go back 30 years ago and predict this eventual outcome. I'll predict by the end of 2025....Nuke energy discussion starts up.
As an Ecuadorian (born and raised), I do believe it’s not illogical to blame Noboa's government for the crisis we're in. I remember watching the 'presidential debate', and Mr. Topic asked him what he would do when the 'low water level' phenomenon was going to hit us. He stated that he already had 'agreements with the goverment of Israel' up his sleeve to get lots of clean water and such. I don't buy the whole 'past rulers' excuse. Being a president is also a job, just like any other, and if you don't keep your word, your true colors show. I'm not voting for him again. I don’t care what everybody says or thinks. He's to blame. Some may take what he says with a grain of salt, some may give him the benefit of the doubt, and others will just play devil's advocate. But it is what it is, unfortunately.
Thanks for the update though!
Thank you for sharing Ace!
Makes me so sorry to hear this.. Tell me, how is the situation on solar power in Ecuador?
Solar could solve a lot of this, couldn't it?
Anyway, this (man-made) crisis with you will be solved.. Please keep believing in it 🌹
It sure ain't scaring me off and, I will come down next year - even if I have to bring my own generator 🤗
Take care and, stay positive please... Love from Dublin and I
Thanks for your commentary. As an expat it helps me get another perspective on what is going on in the country.
Thanks Ace. Great content as always. Please keep up the great videos.
Yeah, sorry that u guys have to go through that in this day and age , good luck
Ace, I appreciate your updates. I hope Noboa does deliver, as the current situation is not sustainable. Or at least sustainable with getting crime under control and improving the economy. My Ecuador relocation plans are on hold until I see some improvement.
Stay well and safe!
Noboa is good friend with Peru. He visited Lima with all of his staff and received help . The Energy Sector in Ecuador is locked up by the Constitution , where private companies do not have the easiness to invest in a fast way. It is wrongly considered an strategic sector, so private companies cannot compete each other. Here everything is set up clear for investing in the country as Clemesi solar , and Punta Lomitas wind plant. Proinversion has been teaching to Noboa's staff on how unlock some beaurocratic and legal problems. We want he to success.
Sadly the energy issues that now impact your country has made me rethink it as a possible expat location for me.
Consider South East Asia. I retire initially in South America but left due to all of the issues that I faced.
Thanks for sharing..can't wait for the electricity. .to come in affect. .
As a resident of Ecuador, I will posit that the true cancer that continually impacts the country's progress is the rampant and long-standing corruption and cronyism. As long as those go unchecked, the system will never improve. I had great hope for Naboa and still do. Turning the ship (of state) around in less than a year-with the rise in narcotrafficking consuming numerous resources, as well as IESS being greatly underfunded for years-is not an easy task. The $4 billion IMF loan of this June (with the provision that $1 billion will go directly to the healthcare system) will help to some extent, but IMF loans have their downsides as well.
_IT IS A SHAME_
The administration is led by those who should assume their obligations with responsibility. They should ensure and give stability to the citizens by offering them decent services with respect to the "supply of water and electricity."
From my point of view, it is really sad that the country, instead of continuing its development process, sees its growth hindered by the ineptitude of a few who could do a lot, but who only come to fiddle with Ecuador's natural resources, leaving the security and stability of all out in the open.
-God creates them, and the Devil brings them together.
-The same dogs with different collars.
Sincerely,
An ordinary citizen.
In the States I'm noticing many more solar farms being installed.
Exactly my thoughts for Ecuador.. 🌞 There's so much of it, waiting to help...
Its near Election time. They do the same in the US unfortunately
Shouldn't Ecuador have atleast 4 different electrical grid system?
Now announced 14 hours in advance of the week that was supposed to have only 6… smh
The potential "good news" was short lived. Today they announced an increase to 14 hours a day of power cuts
Indeed. I saw that this morning and was disappointed but not surprised. If I have some time I might make a post about it later
Hola hermano! ¿Tiene alguna idea de por qué el gobierno no ha iniciado los proyectos de energías renovables que se han aprobado? Ecuador tiene grandes recursos de energía eólica, solar y tal vez incluso maremotriz.
Has this happened at any other time in Ecuadors past that you have these blackouts? Or is global climate change affecting your weather in this way for the first time?
Keep up the good work. Now as far as the energy crisis, you can call a conspiracist, but if they can promise this after why not earlier. Was it a ploy to get the old minister? Is it a political stunt to make himself look so good as Ecuador gets closer to the election? Could they not have brought the other power plant online earlier? So many questions. I am, however, very glad that the people will start getting their power back. This also means I can get back to preparing for my vacation again.
Visit Ecuador. You shouldnt be hanging out in your hotel watching TV. You should be out seeing the sites and nature while here!
¡Información bueno mija! Ecuador hace muchas cosas bien. Las cosas toman tiempo a veces.
I really appreciate your updates, honesty and perspective!
Well, this aged like milk
No te entiendo. Eres ecuatoriano o apoyas a tu país o no?
I think Ecuador is a mess right now, but I think the current President and his administration deserves some credit… because he did come into office with promises to make drastic changes to reduce crime/corruption and improve other issues; and as a foreigner from the outside looking in, it appears to me that he has remained steadfast in making said promises a reality. That said, I think the situation in Ecuador will probably get worse before it gets better. However, I really do believe that all the current hardships will payoff in the long-term.
Sorry but as somebody living here and near a high crime area, its now worse than ever and promises are just promises until I see otherwise, with my own eyes. I watched the presidential debates, he said he knows how to solve the energy crisis, that the problem was not generation but transmission. Then he promised there would not be further blackouts when he passed the law ''No mas apagones'' meaning ''No more blackouts''. Meanwhile, electrical engineers on Twitter were raising alarm bells 10 MONTHS ago saying that if nobody takes actions, we would have severe blackouts and exactly that happened! The government could have done something except hoping that it rains, already 10 months ago, when several experts raised alarms. And now to come back to the safety issue: Its worse than ever in the Coast. I have to fear for my life each time I take an interprovincial bus here, I've been assaulted so many times. Kidnappings, murder and extorsion left and right. Where are those promises that are turning into reality? I expect a honest answer because it is getting so bad here that I have to leave the country. I can no longer work, those power outages ruined me. Ecuador is still a beautiful country to live if you can afford to be in some expat bubble in Vilcabamba, Cuenca or buy a beautiful property somewhere in the Amazon or the high end areas of Quito like Cumbaya or Gonzalez Suarez, but I just can not stand living here anymore without power, drinking water and safety. As I comment this, someone is probably being killed right now somewhere in the Coast. There is literally a shootout each few hours. Foreigners often do not notice the scale of how bad it is because they simply often do not speak spanish and do not read local news, so their view on things are pretty limited. Search for terms like ''sicariato'' on Facebook and put the option ''recent'' and you are going to notice that there are literally shootouts each few hours. What promises have become a reality?
I do not belong to any political party so I can not say that any other government would have done a better job, but I am just done making excuses for incompetence because I can no longer survive like this.
@@Ec593-h1p Well, I’m a foreigner (U.S. citizen) and have never visited Ecuador, and so I’ll take your word for it. I’ve just been following the situation there for the past 2 years because I had considered a relocation to Ecuador up until the state of emergencies began… and now I just monitor the situation to see if things are improving. I appreciate your response. I know it’s bad right now in Ecuador, but you’re correct, it’s difficult for foreigners to really grasp how bad it really is because the information we get is limited.
I think that of Naboa get the electricity infrastructure improved and the grids running efficiently then he and his administration will be remembered for that.
He may get another 4 years just based on the restoration of the power alone.
He still has much to do in terms of the Venezuelan gangs and Mexican cartels. He needs to enact mandatory deportation of any illegal/unvetted foreigners especially from those countries and set stiff penalties for those attempting to return illegally.
The illegal immigration and cartel capturing of the cocaine shipping routes must be controlled.
He had 10 months to fix it but failed to do so.
@@lvovodessa Exactly, I'm sick and tired of people taking this matter so lightly. He knew beforehand what was going to happen and decided to sit idly by. -_-