Thousands of Ecuador indigenous protesters march on capital

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Thousands of indigenous demonstrators marched through Ecuador's capital on Monday...

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Breaking: they took over the airport this morning, causing many flights to be suspended.

#1 | Posted by sentinel at 2022-06-21 11:36 AM | Reply

More from the article...

...Thousands of indigenous demonstrators marched through Ecuador's capital on Monday urging President Guillermo Lasso to agree to demands for economic and social support, the latest in a series of protests that have injured dozens and disrupted the economy....

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2022-06-21 11:40 AM | Reply

Well played.

It's about time this country saw a Native uprising against the conservatives in the capital.

#3 | Posted by Tor at 2022-06-21 11:43 AM | Reply

Sounds like an Insurrectional Fascist Coup (TM) to me.

Those gut-eaters best settle the ---- down before their accounts get suspended for spreading Dangerous Misinformation (TM)

#4 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2022-06-21 11:43 AM | Reply

You are one whiny little bitch, aren't ya?

#5 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2022-06-21 01:02 PM | Reply

They may prevail if they do not quito. (drumroll)

#6 | Posted by moder8 at 2022-06-21 01:04 PM | Reply

Mao_Karen is in a permanent state of triggered Snow-flake(s)

#7 | Posted by ChiefTutMoses at 2022-06-21 01:05 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

If Guillermo throws them some bales of straw their instincts will kick in and they'll shut up and start weaving baskets.

Boom.

No more Fascist Coup (TM).

#8 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2022-06-21 01:07 PM | Reply

#8 should have thought more carefully before posting that.

Without the opportunity of a proper education, how can they compete with those who learn to do it underwater?

But seriously, this is actually a pretty big story.

#9 | Posted by sentinel at 2022-06-21 10:07 PM | Reply

I hope the local pet stores were hiding the Guinea pigs.

#10 | Posted by jakester at 2022-06-22 02:12 AM | Reply

It's becoming more violent now, according to reports. This is going to backfire and create a backlash against the protesters.

#11 | Posted by sentinel at 2022-06-22 03:17 PM | Reply

"urging President Guillermo Lasso "

So not Ted.

#12 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2022-06-22 03:50 PM | Reply

At least four people dead now, and dozens of police injured or missing.

#13 | Posted by sentinel at 2022-06-23 10:31 PM | Reply