From the land terminal Jaime Roldós Aguilera and satellite Pascuales alone, both in Guayaquil, more than 320,000 people are expected to depart for the holiday that begins this Thursday, November 2 and adds four free days in Ecuador to the weekend.

To the satisfaction of the tourism sector and citizens in general, the Government announced that there will be no electricity rebates on those days. It’s a shame that it is now, because while the crisis is over, the specter of a blackout returns next week.

During the holidays, which will be from Thursday to Sunday, the power cuts are suspended

Let the authorities take advantage of this and continue to work on a solution to the problem that is generating huge losses for the commercial and industrial sectors.

The four-day holiday is an opportunity for some to rest, while other Ecuadorians who are very attached to tradition travel or go to cemeteries to visit their dead.

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These days, heavy rains are affecting the Sierra and Coast provinces, in the north of the country, where floods and landslides have occurred.

In San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, two minors were even reported dead due to a landslide.

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Alarms are on and authorities must remain alert for emergencies that may arise. Citizens who plan to travel should also take precautions, inform themselves about the road conditions on the digital pages of ECU911, the Ministry of Transport or the media, and if they are in danger, call emergency numbers and avoid exposure.

The National Police planned surveillance activities. Safety and traffic works on roads, cemeteries and cities in general will contribute to the tranquility of citizens.

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Respect for those who visit their dead, for those who travel responsibly, is also important. It is desirable that you welcome this holiday with precautionary and preventive measures in every sense so that those who work or rest can take advantage of it. (OR)