Tag: Ecuador
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…
Parliament debates impeachment request against President Lasso
After thirteen days of general strike in Ecuador, Parliament met on Saturday June 25 to study the possible dismissal of liberal President Guillermo Lasso, who is accused, among other things,…
indigenous people keep the pressure on the government
Thousands of members of Ecuador’s indigenous peoples maintain pressure on the government of Guillermo Lasso. This is the 10th day of protests in the capital Quito, partly paralyzed by protesters.…
two dead during protests in Ecuador
” Demonstrations suffocate and put food at risk “, title Espresso. ” Endanger food “, because ” the prices of various products have increased, and some are not found in…
in the face of protest, the state of emergency extended to three other provinces
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso said on Monday that the indigenous movement, which has been leading anti-government protests for a week, wants the “ hunt of power and decided to extend…
President declares state of emergency, protest continues
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie), the country’s largest organization of indigenous peoples, has said the movement will continue until its demands are heard. After demonstrations enamelled with…
The President of Ecuador declared a state of emergency in three provinces over protests
Protests are opposed to rising fuel prices. In South America, Ecuador, the president Guillermo Lasso has declared a state of emergency in three provinces, including the country’s capital. The reason…
State of emergency following protests in Ecuador
The state of emergency allows Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso to call in armed forces to stop protests organized by the country’s indigenous peoples. The measure is a response to the…
State of emergency following protests in Ecuador
The measure is a response to the sometimes violent protests of recent times against rising fuel prices and increased living costs. – I am determined to defend our capital and…
indigenous leader leading protests released in Ecuador
In Ecuador, protests against rising fuel prices, and more generally the government’s economic policy, continue. The president of Conaie, the country’s largest indigenous organization, was briefly arrested on Tuesday. Police…