Ecuadorian security forces began removing roadblocks placed by indigenous groups protesting against talks for a free trade agreement with United States.
The Army moved in to restore order after the administration of President Alfredo Palacio declared the state of emergency in five central provinces, including Quito, the capital.
This is the fourth time in over a month the government orders extreme measures which include a curfew and limits public meetings. <snip>
A final round of talks about the free trade agreement is scheduled to begin in Washington March 23, with a deal expected to be concluded in early April. <snip>
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