Ecuador President Imposes Curfew, Military Control In Quito To Placate Protesters

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 13th October, 2019) Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno declared on Saturday a curfew and military control in the country's capital amid unabated protests.

"I have imposed a curfew and military control in Quito and its surroundings. It will come into effect starting 15:00 [local time, 20:00 GMT]. It will facilitate the activities of law enforcement agencies against excessive violence," the president tweeted.