Defenders of the Amazon Targeted in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian government is moving to criminalize dozens of individuals who fight to defend the Amazon forest from deforestation, according to Global Witness.
Land and environmental defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean, including indigenous peoples, are being targeted. With COP30 soon to be held in Brazil, the heart of the Amazon, this move raises concerns about the protection of human rights and the environment.
The Prosecutor's Office, led by President Daniel Noboa, has launched investigations into over 60 individuals for "unjust private enrichment" and frozen many of their and their organizations' bank accounts.
- Over 60 individuals are being investigated
- Bank accounts of individuals and organizations have been frozen
The body of Indigenous campaigner Efraín Fueres is carried through Quiroga, Ecuador, highlighting the risks faced by those defending the Amazon.
Author's summary: Ecuador targets Amazon defenders.
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