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IMF Flags Three Risks for Ecuador’s Economy in Second Half of 2026

The IMF's resident representative in Ecuador, Carlos Cáceres, told a business meeting the Fund sees three risks for the second half of 2026: power blackouts, insecurity and a possible El Niño.

  • Power blackouts, or apagones, expected to recur as dry season progresses
  • Security concerns persist for Ecuador's economy
  • Potential El Niño event in late 2026 flagged as risk

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