Ecuador Labels Attack on Noboa’s Convoy an Attempted Assassination

Overview

• President Daniel Noboa was unharmed after his convoy was attacked in Cañar during an official trip, with video showing stones striking vehicles and broken windows.
• Government officials said the presidential vehicle showed signs consistent with bullet damage, though investigators have not publicly confirmed gunfire.
• Five suspects were detained and, according to the presidency, will be processed on terrorism and attempted homicide charges as the defense minister called the incident an act of terrorism.
• The indigenous group CONAIE rejected claims that its movement sought to kill the president, warned of possible false‑flag actions, and leaders argued some detainees were swept up arbitrarily.
• Nationwide protests over the diesel subsidy cut continue under a state of exception in several provinces, while Brazil’s Foreign Ministry and the OAS condemned political violence and voiced concern.