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flag Protests in Quito erupted after Ecuador's government cut diesel subsidies, sparking unrest, a death, and mass arrests.

flag Protests erupted in Quito, Ecuador, on October 5, 2025, after the government declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces amid two weeks of unrest triggered by the removal of a diesel fuel subsidy, raising prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon. flag Led by the country’s largest Indigenous group, demonstrators demanded change, with some roadblocks and clashes reported. flag The emergency restricts assembly but allows peaceful protests. flag One civilian was killed and nearly 100 detained in prior violence, including 13 accused of terrorism. flag President Daniel Noboa vowed no negotiations with those using force, rejecting calls to reverse the subsidy cut.

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