QUITO.- He President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, hinted that the recent incidents of “sabotage” in the national electrical system and the diplomatic controversy with Mexico could be related to the popular consultation and referendum that will take place this coming weekend. In this event, Ecuadorian citizens will have the opportunity to express their opinion on security issues and constitutional reform.
“This last week they have given us stick and stick and stick, without stopping. They have wanted to screw us (annoy us) with sabotage in the electrical area, they have wanted to screw us with a dirty campaign (…) They have tried, even with international pressure, to sanction us to us as a country, as a sovereign country, as a democratic country, because they are nervous,” said Noboa.
In this context, the president reiterated his support for the proposals that will be put to a vote on Sunday and stated that, despite the “sabotage” and possible “insults from the international community”, the Ecuadorian people will use their “best tool” “, which is the vote.
Ecuador faces a series of power outages to address shortages in the electrical system. Although initially attributed to climatic conditions – such as lack of water in reservoirs, extreme heat and failures in power plants – authorities now point out the possibility of sabotage.
The situation led the president to request the resignation of the Minister of Energy, Andrea Arrobo, declare a state of emergency in the energy system and open an investigation. The first findings suggest that Arrobo and other suspects could have hidden relevant information about the energy situation.
Controversy with Mexico
On the other hand, at the international level, Ecuador faces criticism for the Police assault on the Mexican Embassy in Quito at the beginning of the month, where the former Ecuadorian vice president was detained. Jorge Glasaccused of corruption.
These events led Mexico to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanding Ecuador’s suspension from the United Nations. In addition, the Nicolás Maduro regime announced the withdrawal of its diplomatic personnel and Colombia suspended the binational cabinet, an initiative that had been in place for more than a decade.
Source: With information from Europa Press
