Defenders of the Amazon Targeted in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian government is moving to criminalize dozens of defenders who fight to protect 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.
- Over 60 individuals are under investigation for "unjust private enrichment".
- Many bank accounts of the individuals and their organizations have been frozen.
The body of Indigenous campaigner Efraín Fueres is carried through Quiroga, Ecuador, highlighting the risks faced by defenders.
This comes as COP30 is set to be held in the heart of the Amazon in Brazil, highlighting the contradictions in the region's approach to environmental protection.
Author's summary: Ecuador targets Amazon defenders.
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