At least five protesters have been killed in riots in Ecuador since early last week.

APA reports that EFE agency reported about it.

According to the Ecuadorian National Police, about 120 of its employees were injured in clashes with protesters.

As a result of the accident, 10 patrol cars were completely destroyed and 42 cars were destroyed.

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21.06.2022

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One person has been killed during anti-government protests in the Ecuadorian capital, Quito.

APA reports that this was reported by Premsa Latina agency.

One person was killed north of the capital, Quito.

According to the police, more than 60 police officers were injured in clashes with protesters.

The riots were initiated by the Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Ecuador.

They demand a reduction in the price of gasoline and the safety of citizens in the face of growing crime.

Earlier, the Ecuadorian president announced that the protesters intended to overthrow him.

Protests in Ecuador began on June 13 due to a significant increase in fuel prices.

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has declared a state of emergency in the provinces of Imbabura, Cotopaxi and the Picincha metro area.