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A nationwide blackout plunged Ecuador's 18 million inhabitants into darkness, attributed to an incident with a transmission line in southern Ecuador causing a 'cascading disconnection.' Energy Minister Roberto Luque highlighted the fragility of the energy system and termed it the first blackout in 20 years, accentuating the ongoing energy crisis. The blackout affected various services, including Quito's newly inaugurated subway, but power was mostly restored by 7 p.m. with full service expected before midnight. This incident underscores the need for investment in infrastructure to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Source: YAHOO