Protest against Moreno in Quito
Ecuador’s National Assembly dismissed government minister María Paula Romo from her position on November 24, over her actions during last year’s anti-government protests.
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Romo allowed the use of expired tear gas canisters against protesters and authorised the police violence inside the humanitarian aid centres set up at universities where activists were staying.
Data from the Ecuadorian Ombudsman s Office revealed that police had used excessive force at the protests. At least 11 people were killed, 1340 injured and more than 1000 were detained.
Romo’s impeachment followed demonstrations organised by the Federation of University Students of Ecuador (FEUE) outside the National Assembly.