After the protests – Ecuador lifts state of emergency

After the protests Ecuador lifts state of emergency

The announcement comes after a tentative dialogue was opened between the government and the indigenous peoples’ representatives.

“No commitments have been made, but the Indigenous Peoples’ Organization has decided to consult its grassroots to form a commission for this dialogue,” said Virgilio Saquicela, President of the Ecuadorian Parliament.

Since the protests began, it On June 13, parts of Ecuador were paralyzed by roadblocks. The police have used tear gas to disperse protesters in several cities. According to the indigenous people, two protesters were killed and about a hundred were injured.

Dissatisfaction is based, among other things, on rising living costs.

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