Ecuador Fuel Protests Turn Deadly Amid State of Emergency

Ecuador Fuel Protests Turn Deadly Amid State of Emergency
Above: Indigenous Ecuadorians hold a press conference in Quito, Ecuador, on Sept. 29, 2025. Image copyright: Rodriguo Buendia/Getty Images

The Spin

Government-critical narrative

It's unsurprising that Noboa's government would meet protesters with lethal violence, as it's already shown its prioritization of IMF interests over Ecuador's people. This measure amounts to economic terrorism that will devastate working families, peasant farmers and transportation workers who depend on diesel. Indigenous leaders rightfully resist this neoliberal attack on the poor.

Pro-government narrative

Noboa demonstrates smart governance by proactively managing fuel protests with strategic security measures, resulting in his consistent popularity. His above-average political skills and authoritarian pragmatism maintain stability while pursuing consequential reforms. The contained, localized protests show his effective leadership compared to past chaotic demonstrations.


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