Protesters attempt to storm Ecuador's Congress despite concession

TRT World ^ | 6/23/2022 | Reuters

[Nextrush]

Government allowed thousands of marchers into the headquarters of a major cultural organization and pulled back security forces there. In exchange they asked for people and goods like food and medicines to be allowed to circulate freely.

Ecuador's government has acquiesced to the demand of indigenous demonstrators who have held 11 days of protests. giving them access to a cultural center, but violent demonstrations and marches continued as protesters attempted to storm the Congress.

Disquiet over prices for fuel, food and other basics has exploded into sometimes-violent protests across the country since June 13, prompting President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of exception across six provinces including that of Quito, the capital...

[hanamizu]

For those who don’t know, Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar for their currency. A lot of Sacagawea dollars were sent down there in case you’re wondering where they all went. Does their presidente is blame Putin for the rising prices?

[Noumenon]

Good call, although winter will accelerate that process. Sooner or later, coming soon to a neighborhood near you.