These are tough times in Ecuador, there is much political violence and the government has evacuated the capital, Quito, and moved to coastal Guayaquil to be safe. Apparently the troubles are leftist-organized and carried out. See an article in The Guardian (U.K.) for details, hat tip to Drudge Report for the link.
The article hints at conflict between the “indigenous” or native peoples and others, likely mestizos whose culture is more European. Such conflict is also a major issue in Bolivia, and Peru to a lesser extent. It is even an issue in Venezuela, where Chavez, and then Maduro have posed as protectors of the indigenous poor.
