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President Noboa Alleges Poisoning Attempt Amid Protests

10/26/2025

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President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador says a poisoning attempt occurred in gifts of chocolate and jam.
The claim follows protests against diesel subsidy cuts led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) and military crackdowns on drug gangs.
Noboa has faced assassination attempts and says he has evidence but has not released it.
Clashes included an assault on a humanitarian convoy in which 17 soldiers were taken hostage.

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President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador says a poisoning attempt occurred in gifts of chocolate and jam.
The claim follows protests against diesel subsidy cuts led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) and military crackdowns on drug gangs.
Noboa has faced assassination attempts and says he has evidence but has not released it.
Clashes included an assault on a humanitarian convoy in which 17 soldiers were taken hostage.