QUITO, Sept. 17, 2025 -- Ecuadorian armed forces and national police maintain order on a road in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices. The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take leer más necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. leer menos