Hundreds of Ecuadorians went on a peaceful demonstration here Tuesday to express their support for Bolivian President Evo Morales, who was facing a political crisis at home as the opposition-controlled provinces demanded more autonomy.
Different social groups gathered Tuesday in El Arbolito Park near the House of Ecuadorian Culture, and then marched to Bolivia's embassy in Ecuador to deliver a document in support of Morales' government.
Juan Javier Zarate, Bolivia's ambassador to Ecuador, received the document amid acclamations of support to the Bolivian government and posters reading "Bolivia with Evo and without (U.S. Predient George W.) Bush," "Yes with Bolivia and Evo, No fascism," and "Latin America united with Bolivia."
Among those who joined the march were delegates of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, one of the regional organizations that summoned an international rally to support Morales, which is scheduled for Oct. 23-25 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
"Those who stand up with Bolivia and Evo (Morales), stand up for all the peoples and for all the times," the organizers said, accusing "the U.S. imperialism and its allies."
Weeks ago, some 20 social organizations across Ecuador formed a committee in sympathy with Morales' government, urging the Bolivian people to resist the provocations of the opposition.
Morales is seeking international support at the current UN General Assembly in New York, aimed at ending the bitter and chronic political conflict in his country.
Source:Xinhua
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