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Ecuador Detains Five After Attack on President Noboa’s Motorcade During Fuel Protest

Officials describe the attack as an attempted assassination linked to unrest over the scrapped diesel subsidy.

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Members of Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa's security detail stand guard as he attends an event a day after an attack on his convoy by protesters in a rural town, which the government is labelling as an assassination attempt, highlighting the country's growing political tensions, in Cuenca, Ecuador October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Maria Fernanda Garcia
Members of Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa's security detail guard his vehicle during an event attended by the president, a day after an attack on his convoy by protesters in a rural town, which the government is labeling as an assassination attempt, highlighting the country's growing political tensions, in Cuenca, Ecuador October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Maria Fernanda Garcia

Overview

  • President Daniel Noboa was unharmed after his convoy was pelted by hundreds of people in El Tambo, Cañar, as he traveled to inaugurate a water treatment project.
  • Presidency videos show rocks shattering windows and damaged vehicles; a minister said the president’s car showed signs of bullets, a claim not independently verified.
  • Authorities say five people were arrested and will be processed on attempted‑assassination and terrorism charges following a formal complaint to the Attorney General’s Office.
  • Indigenous federation CONAIE denies responsibility, calls the incident a government provocation, and demands an independent investigation and the release of detainees.
  • Protests over the diesel subsidy removal that raised prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon continue with roadblocks, as the OAS and several regional governments condemn the attack and urge dialogue.