The nationwide general strike initiated by CONAIE, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, has been ongoing for twenty days. Trade unions, teachers, students, and other organizations have joined this strike, which was a protest against the abolition of the diesel fuel subsidy.
Redaksiya reports that this decision was made with Executive Decree No. 126. Strikers condemn the government's economic policy, especially the increase in fuel prices. CONAIE leaders stated that negotiations with the government were fruitless and that protests would continue. During the protests, traffic was restricted on several roads, and public life was disrupted in some cities.
These events have negatively impacted Ecuador's economy, particularly causing problems in the transportation and agricultural sectors. The government is trying to take urgent measures to stabilize the situation, but the demands of the protesters have not yet been met. CONAIE representatives demand broader discussions regarding the government's social programs and the rights of indigenous peoples.