Ecuador’s government lifts state of emergency amid protests over gas prices, education funding

The decision followed an initial meeting between government officials and Ecuador’s largest Indigenous organization, which began the strike two weeks ago

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Saturday lifted a state of emergency he’d imposed in six provinces amid an Indigenous-led strike, a surprise move that came as lawmakers in the National Assembly heard an opposition petition to remove him from office.

“The national government ratifies the willingness to guarantee the creation of spaces for peace, in which Ecuadorians can gradually resume their activities,” said a statement announcing the decree to end the state of emergency. Iza said the strike would not be ended until their demands had been met. “Instead of making us more afraid, they have raised our rebellion, dignity,” he said.

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