Ecuador opposition lawmakers push to remove president after protests

The protests have worsened Lasso's already-adversarial relationship with the national assembly

A group of opposition lawmakers in Ecuador are pushing for the removal of conservative President Guillermo Lasso after nearly two weeks of mass protests led by indigenous groups demanding lower fuel and food prices, though other legislators say they will not back his ouster, Qazet.az reports.

The sometimes-violent demonstrations, which began on June 13, have led to at least six civilian deaths and featured multiple attacks on security forces.