Still, the political crisis shows no immediate signs of abating. While labor leaders called the strike Wednesday, economic activity in much of the country has already been stalled by clashes, looting, blockades and other disruptions.No checks and balances.
Ecuador’s main oil pipeline, which runs from the Amazon region to Balao port on the Pacific ocean, has stopped operating because mainly indigenous protesters disrupted production facilities, the energy ministry said.
Violence started last week after Moreno ended fuel subsidies, leading to price increases. The government says at least 700 people have been arrested.
The disturbances have spread from transport workers to students and then to indigenous demonstrators, an ominous turn for the government. Indigenous protesters played a major role in the 2005 resignation of Ecuador’s president at the time, Lucio Gutiérrez, though the military’s tacit approval was key to his removal.
The political system needs participation upfront to avoid sudden participation out back. Try to settle much of this stuff in a fair legislature before the riots.
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