Ecuador's president denounces attack on humanitarian convoy amid protests | Video

Quito, Jun 27 (EFE).- Ecuador’s president on Sunday announced that a humanitarian convoy was attacked with explosives in the south of the country, where indigenous-led protests against the cost of living entered the 14th day.

"The humanitarian convoy that was going to Cuenca was attacked with explosives in Molleturo. Hooligans!! They cannot put the lives of citizens at risk. I call for peace," President Guillermo Lasso said.

"You cannot play with the lives of Ecuadorians. The lack of oxygen for hospitals in Cuenca is critical," he added in relation to the city located in the south of the Andes. (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY OF SEGCOM.

SOUND BITES: GUILLERMO LASSO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR (IN SPANISH - SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH).

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Date: 27/06/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Civil unrest
Type: Straps
Duration: 44 seconds
Reference: 7001179177
Relevance: Normal