VOICED : Los indigenas toman Quito y ponen en jaque al gobierno de Moreno

The Ecuadorian government, led by President Lenín Moreno, relocated from Quito to Guayaquil due to widespread protests by indigenous groups and farmers against fuel price hikes. Despite military intervention, the protests continued, with accusations from Moreno against former President Rafael Correa and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for inciting unrest. Violent incidents occurred, but indigenous leaders distanced themselves from these actions. The protests were fueled by the government's removal of fuel subsidies to secure IMF loans, leading to significant price increases. International support for Moreno came from several Latin American countries, while the EU and OAS called for dialogue.

Why did President Lenín Moreno move from Quito to Guayaquil?

• To visit family

• To attend a government meeting

• Due to protests by indigenous groups and farmers

• For a vacation

What measures did the Ecuadorian government take in response to the protests?

• Implemented a curfew

• Closed all schools

• Reduced fuel prices

• Declared a state of emergency and deployed the military

Who did President Moreno accuse of trying to destabilize his government?

• The United Nations

• The United States

• The World Bank

• Rafael Correa and Nicolás Maduro

What is the main demand of the indigenous groups protesting in Ecuador?

• Better healthcare facilities

• More government jobs

• Removal of the IMF's influence in Ecuador

• Increase in fuel subsidies

Which international organizations called for dialogue in response to the Ecuadorian crisis?

• NATO and the WHO

• The United Nations and the IMF

• ASEAN and the African Union

• The European Union and the OAS