Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Ecuador to protest the President\u2019s moves to seek a fourth term.<\/p>\n
Indigenous demonstrators blocked roads in six of 24 provinces, while others made the 800km trek to the capital Quito calling for a general strike alongside trade unions.<\/p>\n
Previous supporters of Rafael Correa, the indigenous peoples say he has failed to deliver on promises of social programmes and income inequality.<\/p>\n
They also criticised his proposed constitutional reforms which they believe would allow him to stand for reelection indefinitely.<\/p>\n
Government supporters surrounded the presidential offices to block what Correa said could become a coup attempt as protesters clashed with police in the capital.<\/p>\n
Discontent has been rising as the oil-producing country experiences an economic slowdown, in part triggered by the fall in crude prices.
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