Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has lifted the state of emergency in relation to the protests of the indigenous people, which
in recent days have resulted in five deaths and over 200 injuries
.
The government is working to initiate a dialogue with the demonstrators.
The state of emergency had been in place for a week in six provinces - Chimborazo, Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Pichincha, Pastaza and Imbabura - particularly affected by the
protests against high prices.