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Photogallery: 2002 Ministerial on the FTAA in Quito, Ecuador

October 31, 2002

Read about the events in Quito on this day:
Seattle in Quito? Army Arrives to Quell Protests Against Free Trade Agreement

	Yesterday a group of women from across the Americas calling themselves "Women for Life" took over a McDonald's in protest of the ploy by the U.S. government to use the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) agreement to inundate local economies with fast food and cheap products that will drive local people out of business.
	Rally in Quito.
	Student March in Quito.
	The peaceful marches reach police barricades.
	Student protestors climb atop a water cannon.
	Police responded by firing tear gas canisters at the crowds.
	"The police behaved unconscionably," said Peter Rosset, who was at the scene. "They fired at face level, so that people ran, and then lobed more grenades over our heads so they exploded in front of us, turning the crowds back in total panic."
	A baby was seriously injured and was carried of in an ambulance together with the crying mother. Protestors said they held the police 100% responsible for this incident.

October 30, 2002

Read about the events in Quito on this day:
As Peasants and Indigenous People Prepare to Protest FTAA, Quito Fills up with Security Forces
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	Riot police watch over indigenous people camping at Arbolito Park prior to October 31 protests.
	Riot police today blocked access to all streets leading to the U.S. Embassy.
	Peter Rosset of Food First addresses Via Campesina meeting before FTAA protests.
	Peasant organizations from all across Latin America attended a Via Campesina meeting in preparation for protesting the FTAA.

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