For nearly two weeks, Ecuador’s indigenous communities have been protesting a decision by the government to end long-standing government subsidies on gas and diesel. Last night, the government struck a deal with indigenous leaders to reinstate fuel subsidies. In return, indigenous leaders have agreed to end protests.
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