The opposition had everything ready for their opposition plot against the government, Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa said while speaking on his weekly program on Saturday, from Italy.
Correa, whosefollowsdays of protests, sometimesviolent, outside the headoffices of governingpartyPAISAlliance, said the opposition had the money and logisticsprepared.
The Ecuadorean leader called on people in the country to remain strong and firm in light of the right-wing attacks.
“They wanted to wear us down by 2016 … but here, nobody gets tired, we’re stronger than ever,” he said.
The protests were initially against citizens having to pay a very small tax on large inheritances, but now the right-wing protesters are openly calling for the ousting of the elected government. In 2013, Correa was elected in a landslide victory with 57 percent of the vote.
The protests have been counted by government supporters, who have outnumbered the opposition protestors but have also been met with violence from the right-wing demonstrators. Large numbers of police have been deployed each night to prevent violence or injuries.
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Esta es la revolución de la alegría, todos unidos bajo el mismo espíritu. #SomosRevolucion pic.twitter.com/WCBBcMC9mh
— ALIANZA PAIS (@35PAIS)
June 13, 2015
Translation: This is the revolution of happiness, with everyone united with the same vibe
Los “ricos” son los que menos impuestos han pagado en la historia ecuatoriana #DefenderemosLoLogrado pic.twitter.com/biJFwWa5rt
— ALIANZA PAIS (@35PAIS)
June 13, 2015
Translation: The rich are the ones who have paid the least amount of taxes in Ecuadorian history. Ninety-eight percent of people won’t pay taxes on inheritances