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

• Monday, September 29th 2025 - 18:24 UTC

  Violence escalates in Ecuadorean province of Imbabura

  

  Violence is mounting in Ecuador, where the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is staging an indefinite strike against the Government of President Daniel Noboa following the elimination of State subsidies to diesel fuel.

• 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.

• 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.