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Ecuador Ordered to Safeguard Uncontacted Indigenous Groups from Oil Drilling

Lila Patel March 17, 2025 0

Ecuador has been ordered by an international court to stop oil drilling in lands of uncontacted Indigenous peoples, upholding a...

CGX and Frontera Dispute Guyana Government’s Termination of Oil License

Jasper Nguyen March 14, 2025 0

CGX Energy and Frontera Energy dispute the termination of their Petroleum Agreement for the Corentyne block by the Government of...

Peru’s Government Faces Crisis: Austerity, Repression, and Unrest

Lila Patel March 14, 2025 0

Facing record unpopularity, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte is implementing austerity measures and increased repression in response to growing social and...

Inter-American Court’s Landmark Ruling Protects Uncontacted Indigenous Peoples in Ecuador

Jasper Nguyen March 14, 2025 0

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Ecuador violated the rights of uncontacted Indigenous peoples in the Amazon. The...

Jiangxi Copper Expands Stake in SolGold for Greater Influence in Ecuador

Sofia Ibrahim March 13, 2025 0

Jiangxi Copper is boosting its stake in SolGold to secure major shareholder status, enhancing its influence over the Cascabel copper...

Ecuador’s Indigenous Organization Challenges Leftist Candidate Gonzalez Ahead of Run-off Election

Lila Patel March 13, 2025 0

Ecuador's CONAIE and leftist groups will not support incumbent Daniel Noboa, urging rival Luisa Gonzalez to respond to key proposals,...

Ecuador Forms Controversial Alliance with Blackwater Founder to Tackle Crime

Lila Patel March 12, 2025 0

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has formed a controversial partnership with Erik Prince to combat organized crime, amid rising violence and...

Ecuador: Proposal to Exempt Electoral Fines Raises Legal Concerns

Sofia Ibrahim March 12, 2025 0

The Emergency Operations Committee has proposed eliminating electoral fines for Ecuadorians affected by flooding, a move criticized by legal experts...