Ecuadorian armed forces maintain order in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

QUITO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

Noboa issued the order after his decision Friday to eliminate diesel subsidies triggered the walkout on Monday, saying the state of emergency responds to police and emergency reports of "serious internal unrest" from protests and road closures that have been "escalating and disrupting public order."

According to the decree, it "does not imply any restriction on the right to demonstrate, provided that it is peaceful and does not affect the rights, freedoms, and guarantees of other citizens."

It also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. ■

Fuel prices are displayed on a screen at a gas station in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Ecuadorian armed forces and national police maintain order on a road in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Ecuadorian armed forces and national police maintain order on a road in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

A man walks past a burning barricade lit by demonstrators in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

A bulldozer clears a road blocked by demonstrators in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

People argue with a policeman in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Ecuadorian armed forces maintain order on a road in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16, 2025.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces on Tuesday, citing "serious internal unrest" after transport unions went on strike over raised diesel prices.

The decree also authorizes the armed forces and national police to take necessary measures to maintain order, prevent violence and protect citizens, as well as to safeguard free movement and economic activity. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)