Opposition demonstrators stepped up protests against controversial tax bills despite President Rafael Correa’s temporary withdrawal of the measures to try to foster a climate for dialogue. Protesters who oppose Correa’s efforts to tax the richest 2% of the nation’s people will be joined by some indigenous and labor groups who also oppose the Water Law and the Law for Labor Justice. Demonstrations are also being held throughout the country in support of the measures to further economic and social justice. Liz Scherffius reports from Quito for teleSUR
