The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (CONFENIAE), in response to the events that have occurred between our brothers and sisters of the Waorani Nationality and the Tagaeri and Taromenane Peoples, expresses its concern about the harassment that we indigenous peoples suffer in the territory that gives us life and urges the Ecuadorian State to implement the […]
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The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (CONFENIAE), after hearing testimony from leaders and grassroots representatives of the Sapara Nation of Ecuador regarding the events that have occurred in recent weeks in their territory, is filing a complaint with the regional governments, state institutions, the Pastaza Governor's Office, the Secretariat of Hydrocarbons, and the public […]
Comrade, the peoples, nationalities, and organizations of the coastal region have a historical foundation of struggle for life, the dignity of the people, and democracy. In this political endeavor, men and women from the region have given their lives for the needs of the people who coexist on the coast, […]
The ancient inhabitants of the Andean world, that is, the original indigenous peoples, understood the Earth as Mother (Pachamama in the Kichwa language), believing that she had provided them with everything they needed for life. Therefore, they treated her with respect and honor, accepting the intimate relationship with all creatures within her […]
I look around me, I see destroyed forests, fallen trees, dead animals, and rivers running with polluted water and no fish. The land is degrading, the white man has no compassion. Wealth and ambition kill, the Amazonian Indian silently watches his death approach. Forests shelter the Indian, for love of his loyal […]
The National Assembly of CONAIE is being held in Baños de Aguasanta (Tungurahua). The following will be discussed: an analysis of the pre-legislative consultation on the Water Law, the 11th Oil Round in the Amazon, and the political and electoral landscape. At the opening of the Assembly, Humberto Cholango, president of CONAIE, addressed me […]
Reprint requested. The interviewees come from diverse backgrounds but share a common characteristic: their commitment to defending the rights of nature. Also present with Decio Machado were: scientist, writer, and social activist Vandana Shiva, from India, who recently visited Ecuador; the current president of the Confederation of […]
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