Ecuador protesters break into Congress

14 Sept 10:17 Key points summarised by AI

Ecuadorian protesters, primarily indigenous groups, briefly breached the Congress building in Quito amidst escalating demonstrations against President Lenin Moreno's fuel price hikes.
The widespread protests, sparked by the elimination of fuel subsidies as part of an IMF agreement, have led to a state of emergency, a curfew, and a significant reduction in the country's oil production.
President Moreno accused his predecessor Rafael Correa and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of an "attempted coup," while the United Nations and the Catholic Church offered to mediate the crisis.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.