Ecuador: National strike, protest planned for August 13, 2015

Posted on August 13, 2015 • Filed under: Conflicts, Ecuador

panampost.com reported Ecuadorian trade unions and indigenous groups are in final preparations for a massive nationwide strike on Thursday, August 13. Their objective is to have President Rafael Correa rectify his various policy proposals, including his plans to impose new taxes on inheritance and capital gains, which have led to a wave of protests for the past 45 consecutive days. Other grievances include workers’ rights and proposed constitutional amendments. Read Article

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