Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa survived an alleged assassination attempt as his motorcade was attacked by around 500 people throwing rocks and fireworks. Five suspects have been arrested and face terrorism and attempted murder charges. The attacks come amid widespread protests over the government’s diesel subsidy cuts and Indigenous community unrest.
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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake collapsed a heavily transited bridge in Guayaquil on Saturday killing one.
17 April,2016 02:32 PM IST
The death toll in a devastating earthquake that jolted Ecuador has risen to 246 with 2,527 being injured. Ecuador, which has declared a state of emergency in six provinces, has mobilised around 14,000 army and public security personnel to the affected areas.
18 April,2016 12:08 PM IST
Aerial images showed the scope of the wide destruction in coastal Ecuador after earthquake killed nearly 500 people and left tens of thousands homeless. The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude quake stood at 480 on Tuesday afternoon but was expected to rise.
20 April,2016 12:01 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
