Escalating Violence Forces Shutdown of Scientific Activities in Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador – A surge of violent protests in Ecuador has resulted in the closure of scientific institutions, hindering research and development in the country. The unrest has been fueled by a variety of issues, including cuts to fuel subsidies and rising fuel prices. As a result, many of the country’s scientific facilities have been forced to shut down, disrupting important scientific work and progress. The protests that have swept across Ecuador have had a …