Police Launch Massive Protest In Ecuador -- Wall Street Journal
QUITO—Members of Ecuador's national police and air force Thursday launched a massive strike against the government of President Rafael Correa.
The heated protests started after the Correa administration went ahead with overhauls that will cut benefits and affect decorations that increase remuneration for the police and military.
Police officials burned tires in the streets and protested against the government, while air force officials shut down the airport in Quito. The army has said it supports President Correa.
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