Ecuador mayor survives assassination attempt

26 Sept 08:50 Key points summarised by AI

Mayor Francisco Tamariz of La Libertad, Ecuador, survived an assassination attempt when gunmen fired 30 shots at his armored vehicle from a police car.
The attack occurred a day before Ecuador's general elections, underscoring the country's severe lawlessness and escalating violence.
This incident follows a campaign marred by the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and other political violence.
Another presidential candidate, Otto Sonnenholzner, also reported witnessing a shooting incident, further highlighting the pervasive insecurity in the nation.

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

Today 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.