Indigenous people take part in an anti-government protest amid a stalemate between the government of President Guillermo Lasso and demanding an end to emergency measures, in Quito, Ecuador June 27, 2022. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
The Guardian: Ecuador: Indigenous protesters agree to meet president to discuss demands
President Guillermo Lasso announces cut to gas prices in effort to quell protests demanding lower fuel and food prices
Ecuadorian Indigenous organizations have said they will meet with the government to discuss demands for lower fuel and food prices which have sparked two weeks of protests, hitting the country’s weakened economy and threatening its oil production.
President Guillermo Lasso late on Sunday announced a 10-cent per gallon cut to gasoline and diesel prices, the latest concession to try to quell the sometimes-violent demonstrations, which began on 13 June.
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WNU Editor: I am skeptical that these talks between the President and the country's indigenous leaders are going to succeed. The cost of living has become impossible to live under, and there are no solutions.
Among the politicians, Ecuador's parliament is still pushing to impeach the President .... Ecuador Congress to Extend Debate to Oust Lasso Amid Crisis (Bloomberg).
More News On The Unrest In Ecuador
Ecuador president cuts gasoline price amid Indigenous strike -- AP
Ecuador could stop pumping oil within 48 hours due to protests -- Reuters
Ecuador to Stop Pumping Oil in 48 Hours, Energy Ministry Warns -- Bloomberg
Ecuador president announces fuel price cut amid days of protests -- Al Jazeera
Ecuador at standstill after two weeks of protests over cost of living crisis -- The Guardian
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