In Colombia, the "mining-energy locomotive" refers to the policy—designed for all of Latin America—of intensively extracting minerals and oil, and building dams to supply energy, primarily to mining projects. However, this mining-energy locomotive faces many problems. So far in 2013, several […]
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Originally published: Dec. 2, 2011 Republished: Feb. 19, 2013 Organizations, communities, nationalities, collectives and individuals from the continent, along with academics, researchers, scientists, writers, poets, artists, dreamers, lovers of life, who met months ago in Cuenca de Guapondelig (Cañari city) to defend water and Pachamama and after exchanging experiences, reflecting, debating and building proposals that help […]
The NO TO MINING project was born in response to a law prohibiting open-pit, nuclear, and radioactive mining, which violates the human right to live in an uncontaminated environment with access to clean water. This project seeks to raise awareness among as many people as possible about the need to review the mining model.
Canada is recognized worldwide for its natural beauty and its reputation as a "green" country. This reputation has benefited the image of Canadian mining companies abroad. Ecuacorriente's advertising, for example, boasts "Canadian investment and expertise, and environmental standards equal to those of its country of origin." This is not usually considered […]
Junín. Residents heckle ENAMI EP officials. Reproduction requested by residents of Intag (Imbabura). As expected by representatives of local organizations and governments in Intag, the presence of the National Mining Company (ENAMI EP) was rejected in its attempt to begin exploration in the mining concession called Llurimagua, known worldwide by the name […]
Press Release: Amnesty International. Authorities are using Ecuador's judicial system to repress Indigenous and peasant leaders in what appears to be a deliberate attempt to prevent them from protesting measures affecting their environment and lands, Amnesty International said in a statement.
THE THIRD WORLD INSTITUTE FOR ECOLOGICAL STUDIES AND THE FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURAL CENTERS AND PEASANT ORGANIZATIONS OF THE LITORAL INVITE YOU TO THE FORUM: MINING: OPPORTUNITY OR THREAT? Location: Auditorium of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council, 15th Floor, Banco Park Building, Luque 111 and Pichincha Streets Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Speakers: – Horacio […]
Eight Ecuadorian women carrying out a "peaceful takeover" of the Chinese Embassy were arrested in Quito minutes ago after riot police arrived, read them their rights, and informed them they were being detained in Chinese territory, according to Ecuador's Popular Reporters. The women were part of a […]
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