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Ecuador: Indigenous Land Defender opposed to oil extraction in the Amazon murdered in his residence

Added 2023-03-01

Description

According to Cultural Survival, Eduardo Mendua was the Head of International Relations of CONAIE, the indigenous confederation of Ecuador and was vocal against Petroecuador's prospecting for oil in the Ai Cofan de Dureno territory. His brother had also been murdered a year ago.

Specific details

Read More https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/cultural-survival-condemns-vile-murder-ai-cofan-land-defender-eduardo-mendua

Location

Ecuador
Province of Sucumbíos