Five arrested after alleged assassination attempt on Ecuador President Noboa

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Ecuador president's motorcade attacked by crowd throwing rocks, five detained

Five people were detained following an incident where approximately 500 protesters surrounded President Daniel Noboa's motorcade and threw rocks at his vehicle in Canar province, according to Environment and Energy Minister Ines Manzano.</span

Al Jazeera

Five people were detained following an incident where approximately 500 protesters surrounded President Daniel Noboa's motorcade and threw rocks at his vehicle in Canar province, according to Environment and Energy Minister Ines Manzano.

The detained individuals include Franklin Pichizaca Pomavilla, Jaime Arcibiades Guaman Guaraca, Maria Ana Chimbo Quinde, Luis Humberto Yupa Guaman and Jose Guaman Chuma, who will face terrorism and attempted assassination charges.</span

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The detained individuals include Franklin Pichizaca Pomavilla, Jaime Arcibiades Guaman Guaraca, Maria Ana Chimbo Quinde, Luis Humberto Yupa Guaman and Jose Guaman Chuma, who will face terrorism and attempted assassination charges.

The attack occurred in El Tambo canton as Noboa traveled to announce water treatment and sewage infrastructure projects, with government officials reporting signs of bullet damage on the presidential vehicle.</span

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The attack occurred in El Tambo canton as Noboa traveled to announce water treatment and sewage infrastructure projects, with government officials reporting signs of bullet damage on the presidential vehicle.

Video footage published by the presidency showed protesters throwing rocks at the motorcade and cracks forming on vehicle windows, while CONAIE disputed the government's account and claimed police brutality against demonstrators.</span

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Presidencia Ecuador

Video footage published by the presidency showed protesters throwing rocks at the motorcade and cracks forming on vehicle windows, while CONAIE disputed the government's account and claimed police brutality against demonstrators.

The incident occurred on the 16th day of nationwide protests organized by CONAIE against the government's decision to eliminate diesel subsidies, which increased fuel prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon in September.</span

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Mercopress

The incident occurred on the 16th day of nationwide protests organized by CONAIE against the government's decision to eliminate diesel subsidies, which increased fuel prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon in September.

This marked the second attack on Noboa's convoy since protests began, following a previous September incident in Imbabura province where approximately 350 people attacked his motorcade with fireworks and molotov cocktails.</span

This marked the second attack on Noboa's convoy since protests began, following a previous September incident in Imbabura province where approximately 350 people attacked his motorcade with fireworks and molotov cocktails.

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Rock-throwing protesters committed attempted assassination against President Noboa's motorcade, with bullets found in the presidential car. Five terrorists were rightfully arrested for this violent attack that endangered civilian lives during a peaceful infrastructure event.

Rock-throwing protesters committed attempted assassination against President Noboa's motorcade, with bullets found in the presidential car. Five terrorists were rightfully arrested for this violent attack that endangered civilian lives during a peaceful infrastructure event.</span

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Government of Ecuador denounces assassination attempt against Noboa

Despite terrorist attacks by political opponents, President Noboa courageously fulfilled his commitment to deliver over $6 million in water and sewage projects benefiting 26,000 residents. The president's dedication to infrastructure proves leadership under pressure.

Despite terrorist attacks by political opponents, President Noboa courageously fulfilled his commitment to deliver over $6 million in water and sewage projects benefiting 26,000 residents. The president's dedication to infrastructure proves leadership under pressure.</span

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Ecuador: Five Detained After Rock-Throwing Attack on President's Motorcade

Ecuador: Five Detained After Rock-Throwing Attack on President's Motorcade

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Five people were arbitrarily detained after peaceful demonstrators rejected President Noboa's presence during ongoing protests against his economic policies. The militarization of the territory seeks to intimidate social protest, with brutal police and military action targeting mobilized communities including elderly women.

Five people were arbitrarily detained after peaceful demonstrators rejected President Noboa's presence during ongoing protests against his economic policies. The militarization of the territory seeks to intimidate social protest, with brutal police and military action targeting mobilized communities including elderly women.</span

Terrorists loyal to radical leaders launched a coordinated attack against President Noboa's motorcade, throwing stones and firing bullets at civilians traveling to deliver vital infrastructure projects. This act of terrorism targeted a president committed to improving communities with over $6 million in water and sewage systems.

Terrorists loyal to radical leaders launched a coordinated attack against President Noboa's motorcade, throwing stones and firing bullets at civilians traveling to deliver vital infrastructure projects. This act of terrorism targeted a president committed to improving communities with over $6 million in water and sewage systems.</span

Ecuador: Five Detained After Rock-Throwing Attack on President's Motorcade

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