Manuel Escobar

Manuel Escobar is a prominent leader among urban and rural transport operators in Ambato, Ecuador. He recently gained media attention for his role in organizing a meeting of transport representatives to address the government's controversial decision to eliminate the diesel subsidy, which they argue threatens the financial viability of their services. Escobar voiced concerns about the government's strategy to divide the transport sector and called for urgent measures to support the industry, including the return of VAT to help replenish their vehicle fleets.