have attempted to stage a strike as part of what government supporters have called a concerted effort to destabilize the government. Meanwhile, supporters of the leftist government of Rafael Correa have also held rallies to demonstrate support for the democratically-elected government and have maintained a permanent presence in front of the presidential palace in an effort to ward off any potential disruptions.

On Thursday, the opposition protests against Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa’s government became increasingly violent.

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Ecuador Protests: Destabilization Attempt Failed

​Political factions opposed to the government of Rafael Correa have attempted to stage a strike as part of what government supporters have called a concerted effort to destabilize the government. Meanwhile, supporters of the leftist government of Rafael Correa have also held rallies to demonstrate support for the democratically-elected government and have maintained a permanent presence in front of the presidential palace in an effort to ward off any potential disruptions.

On Thursday, the opposition protests against Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa’s government became increasingly violent.

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Supporters of the government start gathering on the Independence Square, where the presidential palace is located, around 4 p.m.
Supporters of the government start gathering on the Independence Square, where the presidential palace is located, around 4 p.m. Photo:teleSUR
Supporters came from all over the country - here, the city of Puerto Quito, province of Pinchincha.
Supporters came from all over the country - here, the city of Puerto Quito, province of Pinchincha. Photo:teleSUR
A couple selling newspapers of the day near the demonstrations.
A couple selling newspapers of the day near the demonstrations. Photo:teleSUR
Meanwhile, opposition protesters make little secret of their intentions:
Meanwhile, opposition protesters make little secret of their intentions: "Correa out." Photo:teleSUR
Opposition banner reading
Opposition banner reading "No more taxes," rejecting the recent bill on redistribution of wealth - while others demand free universities. Photo:teleSUR
President Rafael Correa gave a speech rejecting violence and calling for the respect of democracy.
President Rafael Correa gave a speech rejecting violence and calling for the respect of democracy. Photo:EFE
Correa facing supporters of his government.
Correa facing supporters of his government. Photo:Andes
Opposition protests soon became violent on Santo Domingo Square, with demonstrators clearly attacking the police with sticks and other makeshift weapons.
Opposition protests soon became violent on Santo Domingo Square, with demonstrators clearly attacking the police with sticks and other makeshift weapons. Photo:EFE
... and taking down the security apparatus...
... and taking down the security apparatus... Photo:EFE
...all around Santo Domingo Square.
...all around Santo Domingo Square. Photo:EFE
Protesters setting fire to tires.
Protesters setting fire to tires. Photo:EFE
Masked protesters also threw stones at police officers.
Masked protesters also threw stones at police officers. Photo:teleSUR
In the state of Cotopaxi, similar scenes have been reported - here, in the town of El Chasqui...
In the state of Cotopaxi, similar scenes have been reported - here, in the town of El Chasqui... Photo:Ministry of Interior
... resulting in at least 20 policemen injured and one civilian, according to authorities.
... resulting in at least 20 policemen injured and one civilian, according to authorities. Photo:Ministry of Interior
Published 13 August 2015
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