Large-scale democracy in Ecuador, indigenous people marching to the capital

[Quito 7th Reuters]-On the 7th in Ecuador, a large-scale protest of indigenous people against the government's austerity fiscal policy entered the fifth day, thousands of people blocked roads in various places, and in the capital Quito The situation is marching towards. The biggest disturbance in the past few years has so far detained 477 people.

According to the Ministry of Energy, the three oil field facilities operated by the state-run oil company are occupied by "outsiders", which impedes oil production.

The Ecuadorian Indigenous Federation (CONAIE) has declared that the demonstration will continue until President Moreno cancels the removal of fuel subsidies (substantial increase in fuel prices) launched last week. In response to these movements, a national strike for workers is scheduled for the 9th.

Moreno, on the other hand, stated that he did not recognize the disruption of social order and would not withdraw the policy of raising fuel prices as part of economic reform.

About 7,000 indigenous people who arrived at the southern end of Quito by foot, truck or motorcycle were welcomed by locals and were witnessed being provided with food and water. A veteran man (58) living in Quito expressed anger, saying, “The president is hurting the people. The austerity measures are a big blow and wages will not increase even if the price of goods increases.”

Lomo's interior minister explained on the radio program that the 477 people who were detained were mainly caused by violence, including the destruction of 12 ambulances.