ECUADOR PROTEST

Ecuador's indigenous movement marches against insecurity and proposed VAT hike

epa11140274 Indigenous people participate in an anti-government march in Latacunga, Ecuador, 09 February 2024. The banner reads 'Crime and delinquency is within the state.' The indigenous movement of Ecuador organized its first march against President Daniel Noboa's government on 09 February in the Andean province of Cotopaxi. They protested against insecurity, the increase in the number of prisoners at the provincial prison, and the government's proposal to raise the value-added tax (VAT) to reduce the state deficit and finance the 'internal armed conflict' Noboa declared against organized crime. EPA/Jose Jacome

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