Summary
President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador was inside a car that came under attack by a group of protesters throwing rocks. The incident happened during his visit to a water treatment event in Canar province. Five people were detained after the attack, though Noboa was not hurt.
Key Facts
- President Daniel Noboa's vehicle was attacked by a group of around 500 protesters throwing rocks.
- The attack occurred in El Tambo, Canar province, as Noboa attended an event on water treatment and sewage.
- Ines Manzano, the Environment and Energy Minister, reported that Noboa's car showed damage, possibly from bullets.
- A video of the incident shows protesters on the roadside throwing rocks at the motorcade.
- Five individuals have been arrested, and officials plan to charge them with terrorism and attempted murder.
- Noboa was re-elected and began his first full term in May, with a focus on fighting crime.
- There have been protests against Noboa's policies, including ending a fuel subsidy.
- The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) denied organizing the attack and claimed government violence against protesters.
