Demonstrators protect themselves with improvised shields during clashes with riot police at the El Ejido park, in Quito, on June 24, 2022, in the framework of indigenous-led protests against the government. Ecuador's government and Indigenous protesters accused each other of intransigence as thousands gathered for a 12th day of a fuel price revolt that has claimed six lives and injured dozens. After the most violent day of the campaign so far – with police firing tear gas to disperse thousands storming Congress – the government accused protesters of shunning a peaceful outcome. (Photo by Cristina Vega Rhor/AFP Photo)
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