Key Facts

• President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador claims an attempt was made to poison him with chocolate and jam containing toxic substances.
• Noboa's team claims to have proof of the poisoning attempt but has not publicly shown any evidence.
• There have been recent violent protests in Ecuador over rising fuel prices under Noboa's leadership.
• Noboa has faced criticism for using military force against drug gangs and alleged attempts on his life.
• In early October, five people were arrested over an alleged attack on Noboa involving possible bullet damage to his car.
• A convoy carrying foreign diplomats and humanitarian aid was attacked in late September, resulting in 17 soldiers being taken hostage.
• The national strike against the removal of diesel subsidies, led by Ecuador's largest Indigenous group, recently ended.
• The Indigenous organization, Conaie, has been involved in overthrowing previous Ecuadorian presidents through protests.