President Daniel Noboa abruptly canceled his address to the United Nations General Assembly to return to Ecuador and deal with massive forest fires engulfing the capital city of Quito. Authorities have confirmed the fires were deliberately started, causing widespread damage and affecting air quality.
President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa abruptly canceled his address to the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled for Wednesday, to return home in response to raging forest fires in the capital city of Quito .
“I have canceled the agenda I had to fulfill as head of state at the UN. Quito needs us all. I am returning to lead all efforts against the enemy we are facing,” Noboa’s message read. “We are experiencing the worst climate situation in decades, which requires urgent decisions at all levels of government. If this is found to have been caused intentionally, those involved will be prosecuted for terrorism.
The minister added that the scheduled rolling power blackouts would be suspended on Tuesday in Quito. Ecuador has for months endured a severe energy. According to local authorities, the energy crisis is worsened by a purported lack of investment and maintenance of the country’s power grid infrastructure by previous administrations.on local residents on Tuesday evening to help authorities identify those responsible for the fires.
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