Armored military vehicles patrolled the streets of Ecuador's capital, Quito...
QUITO - Armored military vehicles patrolled the streets of Ecuador’s capital, Quito, on Sunday after police and protesters clashed and many residents defied a curfew imposed by President Lenin Moreno in a bid to quell unrest triggered by fuel subsidy cuts.
The interior minister said a group of vandals had again set fire to the comptroller’s office and that some 500 people had defied police barriers in the city. The first round of talks between indigenous leaders and the government was set to begin at 3 p.m. in Quito, although no announcement had been made yet on who would take part or where exactly it would be held.
The militarization of the city has fueled criticism that the government’s handling of the protests has been too heavy-handed, with human rights groups urging security forces to use restraint. Nearly all outgoing flights from the city were canceled on Saturday and Sunday. The airport said it was feeding stranded travelers snacks and beverages as surrounding areas were restricted.
As evidence, Moreno’s government has pointed to repeated attacks on the comptroller’s office, where documents related to an investigation into the misuse of funds under Correa are stored.Correa denies the charges and has called Moreno a sellout for turning to the right after being elected on a leftist platform.
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