Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa survived a violent attack on his motorcade in Cañar province, where hundreds of protesters threw stones and bricks at his armoured vehicle. Officials say bullet marks were found on the car, though Noboa was unharmed. Five people have been arrested and will face terrorism and attempted assassination charges. The unrest comes amid nationwide protests over the government's decision to cut diesel subsidies, which authorities say will save $1 billion annually for social and security programmes. Indigenous groups, led by CONAIE, have accused the government of violent repression. The incident marks the second attack on Noboa's convoy in recent weeks, highlighting Ecuador's growing political instability and security challenges.