Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Ecuador to protest the President’s moves to seek a fourth term.<br /><br /> Indigenous demonstrators blocked roads in six of 24 provinces, while others made the 800km trek to the capital Quito calling for a general strike alongside trade unions.<br /><br /> #Ecuador: Earlier in Quito, major protest nearly paralyzed city. #ParoNacional pic.twitter.com/jOr5cnCSUZ EscobarEC has incredible photos.— reported.ly (reportedly) August 14, 2015<br /><br /> Previous supporters of Rafael Correa, the indigenous peoples say he has failed to deliver on promises of social programmes and income inequality.<br /><br /> They also criticised his proposed constitutional reforms which they believe would allow him to stand for reelection indefinitely.<br /><br /> Government supporters surrounded the presidential offices to block what Correa said could become a coup attempt as protesters clashed with police in the capital.<br /><br /> #Ecuador: More images from #Quito during clashes with police today during national strike.
