Overview

• Human-rights group Indredh reported that Efraín Fueres, a 46-year-old indigenous community member, died of a gunshot wound in Cotacachi, with CONAIE blaming security forces.
• The Armed Forces said a food convoy in Cotacachi was ambushed, injuring 12 soldiers and leaving 17 held, and officials attributed the attack to infiltrated criminal groups.
• The Attorney General’s Office announced a specialized investigation to examine possible illegitimate use of force in the reported killing.
• President Daniel Noboa maintained a state of exception across eight provinces with nighttime curfews in five, alleging organized-crime involvement and warning of terrorism charges.
• Alianza por los Derechos Humanos reported 48 injured and 100 detained since Tuesday’s mobilizations, which were sparked by the Sept. 12 removal of the diesel subsidy that raised prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon.