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Ecuador's President Seeks Negotiation; More Protests Planned

Associated Press

   QUITO, ECUADOR - Ecuador's president says his government is negotiating
   with dozens of indigenous groups that are at the forefront of protests
   against fuel price increases.

   President Lenin Moreno said late Tuesday that he will not resign
   despite widespread discontent that led him to move government
   operations to the port city of Guayaquil from the capital, Quito.
   Moreno says the dialogue is difficult because so many indigenous groups
   are involved.
   Ecuador's political crisis shows no signs of abating. Labor groups say
   they will stage a national strike Wednesday, although economic activity
   in much of the country has already been stalled by clashes, blockades
   and other disruptions.
   Violence started last week after Moreno ended fuel subsidies, leading
   to price increases. The government says about 570 people have been
   arrested.

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