Ecuador on Fire: Fuel Prices, Protests, and a State of Emergency - The South America Brief 2025#40

Ecuador is experiencing one of its deepest crises in years.
President Daniel Noboa abruptly ended diesel subsidies, causing
fuel prices to rise by 55 percent overnight. The decision sparked
massive protests, road blockades, and an indefinite general strike
led by the indigenous confederation CONAIE. In response, the
government declared a 60-day state of emergency in eight provinces,
including the capital Quito.

In this episode of The South America Brief, Camila Perez analyzes
the roots of the crisis, the political credibility gap created by
Noboa’s broken campaign promise, and the social and economic impact
on rural communities and low-income families. We also explore the
role of organized crime, the international reaction, and the risks
for Ecuador’s fragile stability.

️ Tune in to understand why fuel policy has become a symbol of
trust, inequality, and political tension in Ecuador.

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