A demonstrator grabs an improvised weapon during an anti-government protest amid a stalemate between the government of President Guillermo Lasso and largely indigenous demonstrators who demand an end to emergency measures, in Quito, Ecuador June 23, 2022.
Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest amid a stalemate between the government of President Guillermo Lasso and largely indigenous demonstrators who demand an end to emergency measures, in Quito, Ecuador June 23, 2022.
A protester receives medical attention during a confrontation with security forces in a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso to address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022.
Protesters gather to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022.
Protesters play music while marching to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022.
A protester is seen with a treatment for tear gas following a confrontation with security personnel after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022.
A demonstrator holds a makeshift shield reading "Simiatug, resistance and courage" during an anti-government protest amid a stalemate between the government of President Guillermo Lasso and largely indigenous demonstrators who demand an end to emergency measures, in Quito, Ecuador June 23, 2022.
A protester faces security personnel after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022.
Protesters run away from tear gas during a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022.
A protester receives medical attention during a confrontation with security forces in a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso to address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022.
Riot police officers rest during an anti-government protest amid a stalemate between the government of President Guillermo Lasso and largely indigenous demonstrators who demand an end to emergency measures, in Quito, Ecuador June 23, 2022.
A protester receives medical attention during a confrontation with security forces in a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso to address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 23, 2022.
Leonidas Iza, a main indigenous leader, looks on during an anti-government protest amid a stalemate between the government of President Guillermo Lasso and largely indigenous demonstrators who demand an end to emergency measures, in Quito, Ecuador June 23, 2022.
National Strike
Ecuador 2022
Reuters
In 2022, Ecuador experienced widespread protests, known as the National Strike, from June 13 to June 30. Led by organizations such as Conaie, the demonstrations opposed President Guillermo Lasso's policies, triggered by economic challenges, security issues, and healthcare problems. Lasso claimed a "coup" behind the protests. After 18 days of mobilization, an agreement was reached, mediated by the Ecuadorian Episcopal Conference, resulting in the signing of an "Act for Peace." The government agreed to address economic concerns, and indigenous groups declared an end to the protests, establishing a 90-day dialogue table. There was a warning of resuming protests if commitments were not met.