Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa escaped unharmed from a car attack seen as an assassination attempt. The protest occurred over his removal of fuel subsidies, sparking unrest and arrests. Noboa vowed to maintain security and uphold laws,

The Ecuadorian government has denounced an attempted assassination against President Daniel Noboa, whose convoy came under attack while en route to an official event in the south of the country. The president was unharmed and continued with his scheduled activities,

President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces of Ecuador, bringing to 12 -- out of 24 -- the number of provinces under the measure.

Protesters both for and against Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa rallied in the capital Quito on Sunday after a state of emergency took effect in 10 provinces.