Ecuador President Daniel Noboa's Car Attacked in Suspected Assassination Attempt

Attack on President Noboa

• ⚡ President Daniel Noboa's vehicle was targeted by a crowd throwing objects, including what appeared to be bullet holes, in Ecuador's Kanye province.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred as approximately 500 people surrounded his car while he was approaching an event.
• 🎯 Environment and Energy Minister Enzano formally reported the event as an assassination attempt on the president.

Detentions and Charges

• 👮 Police detained five individuals in connection with the attack.
• ⚖️ Noboa's office stated that the detainees will face charges of terrorism and attempted assassination.

Indigenous Federation's Claims

• ✊ The National Indigenous Federation (CONAIE) claimed that the violence was orchestrated and targeted those protesting Noboa's arrival.
• 📢 CONAIE reported that at least five of their members were arbitrarily detained, including elderly women.

Context of Protests

• ⛽ Recent weeks have seen protests, including strikes and roadblocks, against the government's decision to end diesel subsidies.
• 💰 Protesters argue that ending subsidies will increase costs, particularly for small farmers and indigenous communities.
• 💰 The government maintains that ending subsidies will save $1.1 billion annually, with funds being redirected to support farmers and transport workers.