Tag: Confederation of the Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie)

• Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:46 UTC

  Noboa declares curfew in five of Ecuador's provinces

  

  Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared a curfew in five provinces and extended the state of emergency to an eighth province. These measures were adopted in response to planned protests over the elimination of a diesel subsidy, resulting in a rise from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon, sparking outrage among transport workers and other social sectors.

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• Monday, August 24th 2015 - 10:35 UTC

  Franco-Brazilian journalist beaten-up in Ecuador leaves the country but promises to return

  

  Detained, beaten-up and threatened with deportation: Franco-Brazilian journalist Manuela Picq experienced the rough edges of Ecuador's political system after attending an anti-government rally this month backed by union bosses and indigenous leaders.