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Ecuador's president survived an attack by protesters during a fuel subsidy protest, with five arrested on terrorism and murder charges.
Ecuador's government reported an alleged assassination attempt on President Daniel Noboa on October 7, 2025, during a visit to Cañar province, where his motorcade was attacked by about 500 protesters throwing rocks and firing shots, leaving bullet marks on his vehicle.
Five suspects were arrested and charged with terrorism and attempted murder.
The incident occurred amid ongoing nationwide protests sparked by the government’s decision to end diesel fuel subsidies, which raised prices and triggered widespread unrest.
Indigenous groups, including CONAIE, condemned the government’s response, alleging violent repression and arbitrary detentions.
The president remained unharmed and continued his schedule, while authorities maintain the attack was orchestrated by criminal groups exploiting the protests.
El presidente de Ecuador sobrevivió a un ataque de manifestantes durante una protesta por el subsidio del combustible, y cinco fueron arrestados por cargos de terrorismo y asesinato.