When using a discourse to convince society on sensitive issues—in this case, the much-controversial mega-mining industry, promoted like never before by the current Ecuadorian government—the government has resorted to several concepts that, by repetition, are trying to gain acceptance among ordinary citizens. The high mining potential, […]
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TERRORISM. That "dirty word" that often brings to mind images of dozens or hundreds of deaths, massive explosions, secret and highly destructive attacks, and countless other possible actions. Years ago, there was a strong tendency on the part of global governments to reject the idea that this diabolical word could have a place in […]
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 […]
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.
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