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In Ecuador the government declares war on protests and kills demonstrators

By: Vero Chulde The Ecuadorian government of Daniel Noboa has intensified repression and declared open war on protesters in the streets. They are protesting Decree 126, which eliminates diesel subsidies. Amid the strike, the government is sending convoys of “humanitarian aid.” On September 28, the passage of a “humanitarian” convoy through Imbabura, the epicenter of […]
Ecuador

21 de out de 2025
Ecuador: We are all Leonidas Iza!

Ecuador: We are all Leonidas Iza!
This article was originally published in Crisis Magazine (Ecuador) and is being republished by the International Workers League (IWL-CI) in solidarity with Leonidas Iza. Iza is an indigenous leader in Ecuador who has faced serious threats and persecution for defending the rights of workers and indigenous peoples. It is crucial to amplify his voice and […]
Ecuador

28 de ago de 2025

Political Earthquake in Ecuador: Lasso dissolves the National Assembly and makes way for new presidential and legislative elections

Political Earthquake in Ecuador: Lasso dissolves the National Assembly and makes way for new presidential and legislative elections
On May 17, the government of Guillermo Lasso announced at a press conference that, pursuant to Art. 148 of the Constitution, the National Assembly would be dissolved and new presidential and legislative elections would be immediately called for the remainder of his term. Immediately, the military and police commanders expressed their support for this decision […]
Ecuador

26 de mai de 2023

Long Live Ecuadorian People's Victory!

Long Live Ecuadorian People’s Victory!
The heroic uprising of the Ecuadorian people led by the Indigenous Movement had its outcome on Sunday October 14 with the repeal of decree 883, with which the government had eliminated the gasoline and diesel subsidy as part of a series of IMF requirements to extend a loan.
Ecuador

18 de out de 2019

A true imperialist conspiracy

A true imperialist conspiracy
Julian Assange, co-founder of WikiLeaks was imprisoned on Thursday, April 11, after spending seven years in exile at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. WikiLeaks became known for publishing secret communications from various governments, particularly the US government. Assange is also accused of “alleged rape” in Sweden.
Ecuador

28 de abr de 2019

IWL-FI statement on the death of Walter Garzón

IWL-FI statement on the death of Walter Garzón
To the leadership and members of PST-C To the brave family of our comrade Walter Garzón With true pain we received the news of the death of our dearest comrade Walter. It hurts us deeply, as it hurts us the death of all those who dedicated their entire lives to the struggle of working class, […]
Colombia

19 de set de 2016

Walter Garzon, father of Carolina Garzon, passed away

Walter Garzon, father of Carolina Garzon, passed away
Between uncertainty and pain, Walter Garzón, father, comrade, protector of human rights, passed away today. Today, September 12, 2016, our lives are once again full of pain. Walter Garzón, friend, comrade, protector of human rights, passed away in Bogotá, Colombia, after a restless struggle to find his daughter Carolina Garzón Ardila, disappeared on April 28, […]
Ecuador

13 de set de 2016

President Correa and the old dream of destroying the Teacher's Union

President Correa and the old dream of destroying the Teacher’s Union
On July 20th, the Ecuadorian government of President Rafael Correa accused the National Union of Educators (UNE) of failing to comply with new regulations it had issued for non-governmental organizations. Although it did not specify how UNE had violated the regulations, it has given the organization 15 days to comply or face dissolution. This is […]
Ecuador

07 de set de 2016

What does the Rafael Correa administration stand for?

What does the Rafael Correa administration stand for?
The election of Correa reveals – as indeed do many Latin American processes – the distorted result of massive discontentment and craving for a change. It also points out the lack of a left-wing organisation that might lead the toiling masses towards the necessary split with the capitalist system and put an end to hunger […]
Ecuador

19 de jan de 2007