The Amazonian Sarayaku people have brought the Ecuadorian state to trial for human rights violations during the conflict with the oil company CGC, which they successfully expelled from their territory in 2004. Most of the attendees had never seen a trial, much less one broadcast live on the internet.
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In September 2010, the Ecuadorian government announced its plans to expand its oil frontier into the southeast of the country. Days ago, this plan was officially announced that another call for bids would be launched on October 31, this time for the southeastern blocks. Bids must be submitted by April 1 […]
In a meeting held a few days ago, attended by Otto Vera P., Mayor of Santa Elena, and more than 10 representatives of various community and educational institutions, in addition to business leaders from Ballenita, the progress and current status of several of the commitments made by the Municipality of Santa Elena were analyzed […]
White-fronted capuchin monkey (Cebus albifrons aequatorialis), an endangered species. 1. At the Cerro Blanco Rescue Center, as it is widely trafficked as a pet. 2. Look closely, recognize it. NO SPECIES OF MONKEY ARE PETS. 3. TAKEN FROM http://www.arkive.org In order to raise public awareness and prevent […]
By: Pier Luiggi Maquilón Lipari. Starting July 1, 2011, electricity subsidies were reduced in our country for users who consumed more than 500 kWh per month. Despite the childish political opposition, which created obstacles and filed lawsuits against the State, brandishing […]
Ecuador has identified 400,000 hectares suitable for crops from which it plans to produce biofuels, President Rafael Correa said during his latest Saturday address. "We already have the mapping of the agricultural areas, and there are 400,000 hectares where there is nothing" and where sugarcane or African palm could be planted, the president stated in […]
Plastic bags (polyethylene) revolutionized the market and became popular for being a very "practical" invention. However, due to this popularity, they have become a problem for some time now, as they are not environmentally friendly. Countries such as Ireland, Singapore, Italy, Israel, Canada, India, Taiwan, Kenya, Mexico, Sweden, Germany, and cities […]
Mussel glue helps heal surgical wounds. The glue marine mussels use to adhere to rocks can be used to close surgical wounds, which can lead to faster recovery and more precise handling than sutures and artificial glues, according to […]
The MAGAP Undersecretariat of Fisheries Resources is ensuring controls for compliance with the bans on the red crab (Ucides occidentalis), blue crab (Cardisoma crassum), and dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) species, which will extend until September 15 and October 7, respectively, as indicated by the Director of Fisheries Control, […]
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