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Quito, Jun 22 (EFE).- At least 15,000 mostly indigenous anti-government protesters marched Wednesday to the area of Ecuador’s capital that is home to the Carondelet presidential palace, which is being heavily guarded to deter potential attempts to breach the premises. Efe observed that the protesters, who had begun their march at the entrance to Quito’s …
The government of Ecuador declines to adhere to the demands the Indigenous demonstrates want in the light of the protests.
A national strike is unfolding now throughout Ecuador under the auspices of the Ecuadorian Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (CONAIE, as per Spanish-language initials). It is strong particularly in Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, and Pastaza provinces.
Six officers “seriously injured”, three more detained by the Indigenous protesters, says interior minister.
Participants in the sometimes-violent protests demanded their president tackle soaring prices for fuel, food and other basics.