Quito, Ecuador, Oct 10, 2019 / 13:39 pm
The Ecuadorian bishops proposed Monday that they mediate in the country's crisis amid protests against the government's austerity measures and its end of fuel subsidies.
"Seeking the common good … we reaffirm our strong commitment to collaborate in the resolution of the tensions and conflicts currently facing our Ecuadorian society. In virtue of that, we remain open to any proposal the parties see as suitable and opportune and on the most appropriate terms," the bishops said in an Oct. 7 letter.
"We sincerely hope that serene and respectful dialogue will allow us to continue working for the justice and solidarity that our people expect from the governmental authorities and from all the social and political actors," they added.
The government has indicated it is open to mediation by the Church or the United Nations.