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The Ecuadorian Oil Defense Front has expressed alarm over the decline of Petroecuador, warning of a potential 'silent dismantling' of the state-owned oil company amid a projected 8.5 percent drop in crude oil production for 2025. The sector has seen a significant reduction in public investment and workforce, alongside an increase in fuel imports, raising concerns about the country's growing dependency on external sources. The organization is calling for heightened scrutiny of energy management to avert further damage to the oil industry.