Protesters parade captured police in Ecuador capital
Protesters parade captured police in Ecuador capital
Anti-government protesters paraded captive police officers in Ecuador’s capital in defiance of authorities who are seeking dialogue with opponents after deadly unrest triggered by fuel price hikes.
Irish Independent
Irish Independent
Ecuador's Moreno agrees to replace fuel subsidy cuts with new law
Ecuador's Moreno agrees to replace fuel subsidy cuts with new law
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno said he struck a deal late on Sunday with indigenous leaders who have mobilized thousands of protesters against a decree that slashed fuel subsidies, agreeing to replace it with one that does more to help the most needy.
Reuters
Reuters
World's headline economic indicators hit lowest level since 2016, report warns
World's headline economic indicators hit lowest level since 2016, report warns
It's the latest gloomy outlook ahead of IMF and World Bank talks this week.
Axios
Axios
Ecuador's president and indigenous leaders strike deal after deadly and violent protests
Residents of Ecuador's capital have picked their way through piles of burned tires and chunks of pavement after the city turned into a battleground and buildings were torched by vandals.At least seven people died during the unrest,...
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
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The IMF wants massive carbon taxes to fight climate change
Their new report recommends taxes reach $75 per ton by 2030
Axios
Axios
Ecuadorians return to streets ahead of talks to end protests
Residents of Ecuador’s capital have ventured out into the streets despite a 24-hour military curfew.
Irish Independent
Irish Independent