Demonstrations, led by bus drivers and Indigenous farmers, have paralysed parts of the country and put President Daniel Noboa under mounting pressure to respond.
The unrest began after Noboa eliminated the diesel subsidy on 12 September, raising prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon. The move has deeply affected agricultural, fishing and transport sectors, where many Indigenous workers are employed. Clashes between protesters and security forces have left one person dead, dozens injured, and more than 100 arrested.
