Quito: The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) on Wednesday announced an end to protests over the government's decision to remove a diesel subsidy.

According to Namibia press Agency, the protests were launched about a month ago and primarily took place in the northern Andean province of Imbabura. These demonstrations led to violent clashes with law enforcement officers, resulting in casualties on both sides, including three deaths, as reported by official data.

In a social media post, Conaie stated, "We have taken a difficult but necessary decision: to end the 2025 National Strike, clear the roads and retreat to our territories to protect the lives of our people."

The Ecuadorian government had adopted a decree to cancel the diesel subsidy on September 12, causing a fuel price hike from 1.80 to 2.80 U.S. dollars per gallon. This decision to eliminate the diesel subsidy has been widely opposed by various social sectors in Ecuador, including transport workers and unions, who are concerned about the potential increase in the cost of living. The move sparked a wave of street demonstrations across several provinces in the South American country.

Hours before Conaie made their announcement, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa warned in a radio interview that his government would dismantle the roadblocks in Imbabura province by Thursday. Additionally, Noboa announced an economic recovery program aimed at Imbabura, areas in the north of Pichincha province where the capital Quito is located, and Carchi province.