The country’s largest Indigenous group, CONAIE, has organised protests against Noboa’s decision to cut a fuel subsidy.
Nearly three weeks of striking bus drivers and roadblocks by angry farmers have put Ecuador President Daniel Noboa in one of the tensest moments of his presidency.
The outcry comes in response to the government’s increase in diesel fuel costs, after a subsidy was cut last month.
With no signs of dialogue after 18 days, one protester has been killed, numerous protesters and authorities injured, and more than 100 people arrested.
The army announced a large deployment to the capital on Thursday, saying it would prevent vandalism and destruction of property.
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