Overview

• President Daniel Noboa was unhurt after objects struck vehicles in his convoy, with official videos showing shattered glass and passengers ducking for cover.
• Authorities detained five suspects and said they will be prosecuted for terrorism and attempted homicide, as the defense minister labeled the assault an act of terrorism.
• Officials reported signs of bullet damage on the president’s vehicle, a detail not confirmed by investigators, while footage clearly shows rocks and sticks hitting the cars.
• The incident occurred during indigenous-led protests over the government’s removal of a diesel subsidy that raised the fuel price from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon.
• States of exception are in force across several provinces after weeks of unrest that left at least one person dead, about 160 injured and roughly 110 detained, as CONAIE denies responsibility and warns of a possible false flag while the OAS condemned the attack.