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Quito, Ecuador's capital, is currently a center of political unrest, with protests against President Daniel Noboa's austerity measures and controversial reforms. Demonstrators, including indigenous groups and unions, clash with police, demanding Noboa's resignation and opposing proposed referendums and U.S. military presence.

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Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns

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  • Protesters in Quito clashed with police while demanding President Noboa's resignation.
  • Demonstrators object to austerity measures, job cuts, and a controversial referendum. 16s
  • President Noboa led a rival march defending his security policies amid rising crime. 59s
  • Critics accuse Noboa of undermining judicial independence and failing to address economic hardships. 1m 44s
  • U.S. support for Noboa's security efforts and possible return of military bases has escalated tensions. 1m 56s
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Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns
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Al Jazeera
17 hours ago
Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns

Anti-government protesters clash with police in Quito as they march toward the presidential palace, demanding President Daniel Noboa's resignation.

Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns
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Al Jazeera
17 hours ago
Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns

Riot police use tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Quito, which include indigenous groups and workers' unions.

Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns
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Al Jazeera
17 hours ago
Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns

Protesters in Quito accuse Noboa of austerity measures, public sector job cuts, and proposing a referendum for U.S. military bases.

Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns
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Al Jazeera
17 hours ago
Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns

As clashes occur in Quito, President Noboa leads a rival march in Guayaquil, defending his security policies.

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