Hundreds of indigenous people and farmers blocked roads across Ecuador on Monday (22 September) with burning barricades and tree trunks, defying a state of emergency to protest government cuts to diesel subsidies.
The demonstrations turned violent in Otavalo, northern Ecuador, with protesters setting fire to the interior of a police station and vehicles outside the building.
In Pichincha province, in the central north, burning barricades dotted roadways as municipal workers used chainsaws to cut through tree trunks blocking traffic.
Police maintained a heavy presence in affected areas.
The protests stem from the government's decision last week to eliminate a $1.1 billion diesel subsidy used by the heavy transport, passenger vehicle, and agricultural sectors.
The removal of the subsidy increased diesel costs from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon, prompting widespread opposition from protesters who argue that the measure will increase living costs.
President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces last week.
Despite the restrictions, protesters continued their road blockades on Monday, challenging the government's authority and disrupting transportation across multiple provinces.
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