Ecuador's government asserts that the current winter emergency could have been mitigated if local governments had fulfilled their legal duties regarding river dredging and cleaning.
The Ecuadorian national government has emphasized that the ongoing winter emergency, characterized by overflowing rivers, could have been less severe had local prefectures undertaken necessary river dredging and cleaning operations. Minister of Government Nataly Morillo stated that formal warnings had been issued since last year, urging these local administrations to act before the rainy season began. She highlighted the importance of preventive measures and compliance with established legal responsibilities.
