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Added on the 11/06/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Protesters in Ecuador throw projectiles at riot police in a second day of violent protests over a fuel price hike ordered by the government to secure an IMF loan. IMAGES
Truckers block roads to protest against the increase in diesel prices decreed by the government block the traffic in the capital Bogota and other cities. Hundreds of vehicles parked since morning on 18 roads in Bogota caused monumental traffic jams, according to the mayor's office. IMAGES
Thousands of protesters gather in central Santiago's Plaza Italia square, reaching record numbers in this spot since protests started October 18. IMAGES
Violent protests continue in Ecuador's capital as indigenous demonstrators respond to volleys of tear gas with homemade mortars and fireworks launched through tubes, turning the area around the Congress building in Quito into a battleground. IMAGES
Protests continue in Ecuador after President Lenin Moreno declared a "state of emergency" Thursday following demonstrations against rising fuel prices due to the government scrapping subsidies. IMAGES
About 70 people arrested for protesting fuel price increases in Zimbabwe three days ago arrive at Harare Magistrate’s Court. The nationwide protests were triggered by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s announcement that fuel prices were doubling - resulting in at least five people being killed, many more injured, and more than 600 arrests. IMAGES