Franco Viteri, from the Kichwa people of Sarayaku, is currently a representative of the Amazonian Indigenous Peoples. The Tegantai Environmental Agency conducted this interview. Tegantai Agency: What has oil exploitation historically meant for Indigenous Peoples? Franco Viteri: It has represented the gradual death of Indigenous cultures. The deterioration of the quality of life of Indigenous peoples […]
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The World According to Monsanto, free screening Wednesday, May 8 at 8:00 PM and Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 PM at MAAC Cine, Guayaquil. The documentary "The World According to Monsanto" tells the story of the leading producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), also known as transgenics, whose soybeans, corn, and […]
Photo: Romina Luna Hundreds of people in Quito and a smaller group in Guayaquil joined thousands around the world who held a Global March for the Decriminalization of Marijuana Use on May 5th. In Quito, the march, organized by the Ecuadorcanábico and Diabluma collectives, brought together […]
Buen Dato is the name of the new television program broadcast on the UCSG television channel every Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. It aims to highlight the voices and expressions of children and adolescents in the Province of Santa Elena. It is expected that around […]
Tonight we will be able to witness the largest and brightest Moon of the year, as it will be at its closest distance from Earth, 352,947 kilometers. On the night of Saturday the 5th and the early hours of Sunday the 6th, the Moon will be at its perigee (this will occur exactly at […]
The lunar calendar, much more natural and accurate than the current Gregorian-solar calendar, used by many pre-Hispanic cultures in America, and its manifestations through shapes and figures would be, as a starting point, some of the keys left by the ancient Guancavilcas and that today could be used for […]
By Guido Calderón. In an effort to increase domestic tourism, the government recently waived entry fees to Ecuador's 47 protected areas. These areas are characterized by their scenic beauty, biodiversity, and endemism, making them highly attractive destinations. However, this increase is exacerbating the […]
We share with you the third and final installment on this important topic in the worldview of this and other Amazonian peoples. Article written by Fidel Aguinda. RULES WITHIN THE YAGE RITUAL The celebration of ceremonies requires us to comply with rules given by nature itself, which […]
One of the most important tools for the conservation of the planet's wildlife are the so-called "red books," which include information on endangered species and are organized according to each species' threat level. Their importance lies in the fact that they are recognized as official documents in their respective countries and enjoy the participation and support of […]
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will arrive in Ecuador in the coming days. During its stay, it will visit the Kichwa indigenous people of Sarayaku (Pastaza Province) starting on Saturday, April 21st, and then hold its 45th Extraordinary Session in Guayaquil from April 23rd to 27th. The […]
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