Planned power cuts in Ecuador have begun a day early as severe drought disrupts its hydroelectric plants. The country is suffering its worst drought in 60 years, with no significant rainfall in more ...

Ecuador battles wildfires near capital as drought grips South America. About 2,000 firefighters, rescue workers and members of the military are fighting blazes around Quito.

In April, drought saw the country impose power cuts of up to 13 hours a day. The current drought is certainly not contained to Ecuador - several other countries in South America are suffering the ...