Source: Fox News
“Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday implemented a 60-day state of emergency in an attempt to quell massive protests that broke out following his surprise removal of a diesel subsidy last week. The decree was issued across seven of the nation’s two dozen provinces following ‘severe internal disturbance’ and mobilized armed forces and national police. … Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets. … The ongoing clashes came after the government on Friday announced it would eliminate the nation’s diesel subsidy starting Saturday and redirect the funds to social programs in an attempt to alleviate the country’s straining finances.” (09/17/25)