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The '''2012 Ecuadorian protests''' is a series of demonstrations by indigenous peoples who oppose the copper mining concessions in the province of [[ |
The '''2012 Ecuadorian protests''' is a series of demonstrations by indigenous peoples who oppose the copper mining concessions in the province of [[Zamora-Chinchipe]]. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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The protests commenced in part due to an agreement between Ecuador and China for an industrial copper mining concession in the southeastern Amazonian province of [[ |
The protests commenced in part due to an agreement between Ecuador and China for an industrial copper mining concession in the southeastern Amazonian province of [[Zamora-Chinchipe]]. The organisers of the protest march, CONAIE, which claims a membership of a third of Ecuador's 14 million population. In the past their protests have led to the removals of presidents [[Abdalá Bucaram]] in 1997 and [[Jamil Mahuad]] in 2000. CONAIE also supported Correa in the [[2006 Ecuadorian presidential election|2006 election]] when he won his first term; however they later accused him of favouring [[free market]] policies in disregards of his original intentions.<Ref name="Aljaz"/> |
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===Parallels=== |
===Parallels=== |
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Revision as of 19:35, 10 March 2012
| 2012 Ecuadorian protests | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | March 2012 – | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Environmental degradation Perceived threat to indigenous livelihoods Mining concessions in the Amazon | ||
| Goals | Laws protecting water resources Consultation with indigenous communities over mining projects | ||
| Status | Ongoing | ||
| Parties | |||
| Lead figures | |||
The 2012 Ecuadorian protests is a series of demonstrations by indigenous peoples who oppose the copper mining concessions in the province of Zamora-Chinchipe.
Background
The protests commenced in part due to an agreement between Ecuador and China for an industrial copper mining concession in the southeastern Amazonian province of Zamora-Chinchipe. The organisers of the protest march, CONAIE, which claims a membership of a third of Ecuador's 14 million population. In the past their protests have led to the removals of presidents Abdalá Bucaram in 1997 and Jamil Mahuad in 2000. CONAIE also supported Correa in the 2006 election when he won his first term; however they later accused him of favouring free market policies in disregards of his original intentions.[1]
Parallels
Similarly, in August 2011, protesters in Bolivia began a cross-country march against fellow pink tide President Evo Morales' initiative to build the Villa Tunari – San Ignacio de Moxos Highway through the Isiboro Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory.[1]
Goals
Humberto Cholango, the head of CONAIE, said that the protest did not seek to oust President Rafael Correa, but only to seek the passing of laws to protect water resources and consultation with indigenous groups over future mining projects.[1]
Protest march
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) organised the cross-country march starting from El Pangui, Zamora-Chinchipe. Several hundred indigenous Ecuadorians took part in the first stage in protest against the mining concessions in the Amazon basin, which they said would lead to Environmental degradation and threaten their livelihoods. The march is planned to cross several provinces before ending in Quito, on 22 March after it picked up the intended support of more protesters..[1]
Counter-protest
Several thousand Correa supporters gathered outside the presidential palace in Quito on 8 February to show their support for the president.[1]
Responses
Zamora-Chinchipe's governor, Salvador Quishpe, said of the protesters planned expansion route that: "People are very motivated, there will always be more people in each village."
President Rafael Correa alleged that CONAIE sought to destabilise his government, while claiming the protest march would be a "resounding failure."[1]
