Posted on 10/04/2019 12:08:51 PM PDT by Enlightened1
Large protests have triggered a state of emergency in Ecuador, after President Lenín Moreno moved ahead with his plan to end fuel subsidies. Moreno says he's ending the "perverse" gasoline subsidy after 40 years because it was distorting Ecuador's economy.
"I want to manifest that the measures we take together are completely firm," Moreno said on Thursday, declaring a "state of exception" — essentially, a state of emergency — after intense protests flared up. Moreno added that there is no chance to change policies now, "especially those related to a perverse subsidy that was causing harm to the country."
The fuel plan, part of broader economic reforms, triggered anger and mass protests, with demonstrators facing off with police wearing riot gear in Quito and other cities.
The intense protests and street clashes resulted in 275 people being arrested and 28 police officers injured, according to Reuters, which cites the government's figures.
The news agency adds, "Diesel prices rose from $1.03 to $2.30 per gallon on Thursday, while gasoline rose from $1.85 to $2.39."
Some roads remain blocked on Friday, after indigenous rights groups, students and unions all worked to shut down traffic and disrupt commercial activities, aided by truck, bus and taxi drivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YruoEjP9Xo4
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Hey, what ever happened to Venezuela? Are they still there?
American Flag top Left?
I have a liberal friend who moved down there to retire a few years back. Hope she’s okay although I’m sure she is.
Do not feed the bears....................
Having been to the Galapagos twice I wonder how all those tourists will now get home with Quito shut down?
I have church friends from Ecuador. Bet they’re glad they are here today!
That’s what’s missing from the Hong Kong protests - police on horseback! It would give the whole affair more character. :)
Hey, whatever happened to all the IMF $$$ Ecuador/Moreno got for handing over Assange at the US’ request?
As far as I know....
It is really bad shape, and a lot of people who voted for that Socialism are either here or trying to get into the USA still wanting Socialism.
Good catch!
Who knows what that is about?
sure looks like it
Throwing ball bearing onto the street takes the horses out of play.
Would this happen if the U.S. Government ended fuel subsidies in this country?
Most in Ecuador are pro USA
No
The former President of Ecudaor, Rafael Correa, borrowed heavily from China using Ecuadorian oil as collateral.
If it is as bad as this report says it is, then why are NONE of the US national news carrying anything about it? That includes several of the Internet sources such as OAN and Whatfinger. Could this be a simple protest such as happens everyday here in the US and is being used to hide other stuff happening in the world?
I just got of the phone with a friend down there and it IS as bad as they are reporting. No one is going to work/school or shopping yesterday or today. My friend was out of the city with supplies to last the weekend at least.
Price increase riots are what happens when the populace is deprived its socialist free lunch.
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