And The Rainforest Wept: Oil And The Exploitation Of
Worst of all, legal scholars David Heredia and Nicholas Koeppen argue that Ecuadorian politicians and foreign companies may be guilty of
(Washington, DC) – Ecuadorian police and security forces have restricted freedom of assembly and at times used excessive force in their response to anti-government protests since mid-September, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed concern about a serious deterioration of fundamental freedoms and civic space and the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Ecuador, which has been deepened by the State response to the national protests, and include restrictions on the rights to association. Across the Amazon, Shuar, Kichwa, Waorani and Siekopai families have been forced to abandon their homes in search of land where they can survive. Cocaine production, gold mining,...
Worst of all, legal scholars David Heredia and Nicholas Koeppen argue that Ecuadorian politicians and foreign companies may be guilty of
A year after Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared war on organized crime, the country is grappling with a surge in displacement, as
Ecuadorian police and security forces have restricted freedom of assembly and at times used excessive force in their response to anti-government
Indigenous protests in Ecuador have intensified, with at least 15 active roadblocks spanning seven provinces amid a national strike organized by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of
Mass protests erupt in Ecuador after right-wing President Daniel Noboa implements harsh austerity measures in line with IMF demands.
The Indigenous peoples in Ecuador or Native Ecuadorians (Spanish: Ecuatorianos Nativos) are the groups of people who were present in what became Ecuador
The Ecuadorian Constitution, at the time of its formation, became a beacon of hope and model for countries around the world for its recognition of the Rights of Nature and pioneering advancements of
Fuerez was the first to be killed by state forces after a week of widespread protests, led by Ecuador''s largest Indigenous
Ecuadorian government increases repression of Indigenous-led national strike CONAIE reports that at least two people have been killed so far
Ethnic Groups Of Ecuador Ecuadorian dancers perform in a carnival in Riobamba, Ecuador. Editorial credit: nouseforname /
The majority of these reported human rights violations were registered in Imbabura and Pichincha, two Ecuadorian provinces with the largest
Since September 18, the country''s largest Indigenous organization has led protests following President Daniel Noboa''s decision to scrap diesel fuel
The repression by President Guillermo Lasso''s government of demonstrations called by Indigenous, trade union and social organisations as
What steps were being taken to ensure Afro-Ecuadorian communities enjoyed the right to clean water and a clean environment? What
Racism in Ecuador Many social organizations consider that racism is a problem in daily interactions, institutions and society, negatively affecting Afro-Ecuadorian and Indigenous people, and benefiting
Internal forced displacement in Ecuador rose sharply between 2020 and 2024, driven by criminal violence, the expansion of organised armed groups,
Furthermore, the Ecuadorian government might exploit the need to finance and sustain regime actions in the internal conflict as an additional
ECUADOR''S ETHNIC IDENTITIES Ecuador recognizes five different ethnic identities: Amerindian (or indigenous peoples); mestizo (multiracial group of
Last year, Ecuador produced approximately 482,000 barrels of oil a day, most of which was sourced from the Amazon region. More than 60 percent
The crisis in Ecuador will contribute to historic levels of regional displacement and migration as people seek safety or struggle to earn a
Back to Ecuador Ecuador 2025 There was little progress in investigations into enforced disappearances. Security forces cracked down on protests and a new law restricting freedom of association was
President Daniel Noboa''s announcement of a plan to build a mega-prison in Archidona, a small town located in the Ecuadorian Amazon, has
For immediate release (Coca, Ecuador. 24th March 2021) — Nearly one year after a disastrous oil spill dumped an estimated 15,800 barrels (664,000 gallons) of
Amnesty warns of repression in Ecuador: excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, and persecution of social leaders during the national strike.
Protests continue in Ecuador amid heavy repression and allegations from several journalists of assaults and deportations. The Indigenous movement
Ecuadorians (Spanish: ecuatorianos) are people identified with the South American country of Ecuador. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or
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