‘The drone revolution’: Ecuadorians revolt against repressive US-backed President Lenin Moreno’s neoliberal policies
Ecuador’s workers are rising up against the IMF-mandated neoliberal economic reforms of President Lenin Moreno, a close ally of Washington who calls them “zánganos,” or drone bees.
by Denis Rogatyuk
Part 4 - Violent repression by security forces
The state security forces have responded viciously, violently cracking down on the protests.
Videos have circulated on social media showing unarmed demonstrators lying on the ground after being shot by police.
Videos have circulated on social media showing unarmed demonstrators lying on the ground after being shot by police.
Another shocking viral video shows a police officer running over an incapacitated demonstrator with his motorcycle. Social media has been full of examples of police brutality. Police have even attacked journalists and videographers documenting the repression. But the repression has not been able to quell the uprising.
In Quito, the protests were so massive that the police were forced to retreat.
Between October 2 and 6, more than 20 demonstrators were injured across the country, and more than 350 protesters were arrested.
In the city of Caymabe, the police reportedly shot protesters with live ammunition.
In the city of Caymabe, the police reportedly shot protesters with live ammunition.
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https://thegrayzone.com/2019/10/07/ecuador-revolt-lenin-morenos-neoliberal-drone-zangano/
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