Protests in Ecuador intensify
A protester gestures in front of a burning roadblock on a highway to Guayaquil during continuing demonstrations against the government of President Guillermo Lasso due to price increases for fuel, food and other basics, in Limonal, Ecuador June 22,...more
Protesters march through the Santo Domingo Plaza to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22. REUTERS/Santiago...more
People on a motorcycle drive around a burning roadblock on a highway to Guayaquil during continuing demonstrations against the government of President Guillermo Lasso due to price increases for fuel, food and other basics, in Limonal, Ecuador June...more
Protesters march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A police officer walks past a partially cleared roadblock set by protesters during continuing demonstrations against the government of President Guillermo Lasso due to price increases for fuel, food and other basics, in Petrillo, Ecuador June 22,...more
A protester receives medical attention during a confrontation with security forces in a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso to address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across...more
A protester reacts in front of a burning roadblock on a highway to Guayaquil, in Limonal, Ecuador June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Vicente Gaibor del Pino
An injured protester is seen after clashing with police officers during a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in...more
Security forces stand guard as protesters march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022....more
A protester speaks with a bullhorn as people gather to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022....more
A man runs away from tear gas during a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022....more
A protester is seen with a treatment for tear gas following a confrontation with security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Traffic is stopped behind a burning roadblock on a highway to Guayaquil during continuing demonstrations against the government of President Guillermo Lasso due to price increases for fuel, food and other basics, in Limonal, Ecuador June 22, 2022....more
Security forces stand guard behind a barricade as protesters march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22,...more
Protesters playing music march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Karen Toro
Traffic is held up behind a partially cleared roadblock set by protesters during continuing demonstrations against the government of President Guillermo Lasso due to price increases for fuel, food and other basics, in Petrillo, Ecuador June 22, 2022....more
Protesters stand in front of a burning road blockade during a march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June...more
Protesters march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Protesters march to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito, Ecuador June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Karen Toro
The central headquarters of the National Police is seen damaged after protests to demand President Guillermo Lasso address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, Puyo, Ecuador...more
The remnants of a roadblock set by protesters are cleared during continuing demonstrations against the government of President Guillermo Lasso due to price increases for fuel, food and other basics, in Petrillo, Ecuador June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Vicente...more
People protect themselves from clashes inside a store during a demonstration to demand President Guillermo Lasso to address price increases for fuel, food and other basics which have ignited 10 days of demonstrations across the country, in Quito,...more
A protester moves a burning tire during a demonstration after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21,...more
A protester holds a tear gas canister during a confrontation with security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A protester picks up a tear gas canister fired by security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Indigenous protesters gather on the street after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. ...more
A protester is seen behind a shield during a confrontation with security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A protester receives medical attention while overwhelmed by tear gas fired by security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A protester throws a tear gas canister fired by security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A protester stands next to a burning road blockade, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A protester faces security personnel after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago...more
Protesters gather near a burning road blockade after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022....more
A protester covers his face against tear gas during a confrontation with security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Protesters cheer during a demonstration after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Karen...more
A protester runs during a confrontation with security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Protesters run during a confrontation with security personnel, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
A protester inhales herbs to counteract the effects of tear gas, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Protesters walk near a burning road blockade, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
Indigenous protesters gather on the street after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022....more
Indigenous protesters gather on the street after Ecuador's armed forces warned they would not allow ongoing protests against President Guillermo Lasso's economic policies to damage the country's democracy, in Quito, Ecuador June 21, 2022....more
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