Ecuador President Daniel Noboa’s Motorcade Attacked By Protesters | Watch

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s convoy came under attack on Tuesday as he approached an event in Cañar province. Environment and Energy Minister Ines Manzano confirmed that around 500 people surrounded the presidential vehicle, throwing rocks and causing visible damage, including signs of bullets. Five individuals were detained in connection with the attack, according to the minister, and the president was unharmed.Manzano formally filed a report describing the incident as an assassination attempt. Noboa shared photos on X showing smashed windshields and damaged windows in the convoy. “They resist Ecuador’s progress and chose violence,” the president wrote. “Ecuador cannot go backward.” The motorcade included high-profile international diplomats, including Italy’s ambassador Giovanni Davoli and a Vatican envoy, alongside UN and EU representatives, all of whom remained safe.Así terminó el vehículo en el que se trasladaba Daniel Noboa, presidente del Ecuador, tras recibir pedradas de manifestantes en #Cañar. pic.twitter.com/M5k8VwIbyI— Christian Sánchez Mendieta (@Sanchezmendieta) October 7, 2025 Humanitarian Convoy Ambushed Earlier Earlier on Sunday night, a humanitarian convoy led by President Noboa was attacked while delivering aid to communities affected by the national strike. Government spokeswoman Carolina Jaramillo said about 350 people ambushed the convoy with Molotov cocktails, taking 17 soldiers hostage. The armed forces accused the attackers of being “terrorist groups” and reported 12 soldiers injured during the clashes. Graphic images circulated by the military showed bloodied faces of the affected personnel.The UN Human Rights Council called for “urgent dialogue” to address the violence, while Jaramillo emphasized that the attackers did not represent Ecuadorians but were criminals exploiting unrest. The incidents come amid protests led by the country’s largest indigenous rights group, objecting to cuts in fuel subsidies. Tensions have escalated over recent weeks, leading to widespread demonstrations and violent confrontations between protesters and security forces across multiple provinces.Authorities Vow Action President Noboa and his administration have condemned the attacks, pledging that those responsible will face justice. Italy’s Ambassador Davoli also issued a statement condemning the assault as a “terrorist act directed against Ecuador’s head of state.” The government has urged calm while continuing to provide aid and maintain security during the ongoing strikes. Analysts say the events underline the growing instability and rising tensions in Ecuador over economic and social grievances.