Ecuador Protests Erupt as Diesel Subsidy Cuts Spark Violent Clashes | #shorts #HindustanTimes
Ecuador Protests Erupt as Diesel Subsidy Cuts Spark Violent Clashes | #shorts
Hundreds of indigenous people and farmers blocked roads across Ecuador on September 22 with burning barricades and tree trunks, defying a state of emergency to protest government cuts to diesel subsidies. The demonstrations turned violent in Otavalo, northern Ecuador, with protesters setting fire to the interior of a police station and vehicles outside the building. Police officers were seen extinguishing fires while soldiers threw tear gas canisters at demonstrators. The protests stem from the government’s decision last week to eliminate a $1.1 billion diesel subsidy used by the heavy transport, passenger vehicle, and agricultural sectors. The removal of the subsidy increased diesel costs from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon, prompting widespread opposition from protesters who argue that the measure will increase living costs. President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces last week. The emergency order suspends freedom of assembly in the affected provinces and authorizes police and military forces to “prevent and dismantle public gatherings where threats to citizen security are identified.” Despite the restrictions, protesters continued their road blockades on September 2, challenging the government’s authority and disrupting transportation across multiple provinces.
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