Ecuador: Union activists call for nationwide demonstrations Nov. 21 to denounce government policies, power shortages,

Unionized activists, including members of the United Workers Front (El Frente Unitario de Trabajadores, FUT), plan to hold a nationwide day of demonstrations Nov. 21 to denounce government policies, increased insecurity, and power shortages. The main protest will take place at the Ecuadorian Institute for Social Services (Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social, IESS) building in Quito at 16:00. Several hundred people could participate in each action, with a higher turnout likely for events in Guayaquil and Quito.

Demonstrations are likely nationwide, particularly near public squares and government buildings. Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely near protests. Clashes cannot be ruled out.