United Nations, Oct 12 (UNI) Amid violent street protests that have rocked Ecuador’s Government, fomenting a political crisis, the UN Secretary-General has voiced his concern, saying the Organisation was standing by to help mediate if politicians can agree to sit down for talks.
In a statement given by his deputy-Spokesperson to correspondents in New York, António Guterres  called on all actors to reduce tensions, avoid acts of violence, and exercise maximum restraint. 
For more than a week, thousands of protesters have held anti-Government rallies, ignited by President Lenin Moreno’s announcement of an end to fuel subsidies which have seen prices rise dramatically.