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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gonzalo Solano and Gabriela Molina

Ecuador's Noboa faces escalating protests over rise in diesel costs

Ecuador Roadblocks - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Nearly three weeks of striking bus drivers and roadblocks by angry farmers in response to the government’s increase of diesel fuel costs have put Ecuador President Daniel Noboa in one of the tensest moments of his presidency.

With no signs of dialogue after 18 days, one protester has been killed, numerous protesters and authorities injured, and more than 100 people arrested.

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