Protests continue in Ecuador as citizens demand president’s resignation

Thousands of protesters in Ecuador have clashed with security forces in the capital, Quito.

The protests are led by indigenous groups demanding the end of austerity and the return of fuel subsidies.

They are demanding the resignation of president Lenín Moreno, who has moved his government to the coastal city of Guayaquil.

Mr Moreno declared a state of emergency last week.

He said he would resign under no circumstance, but was open to mediation through the united nations or the roman catholic church.

Two people have lost their lives in the disturbances and dozens more have been injured.