Ecuador
The Ecuadorian railroad and what is left of it
A little bit of history . . . “The railroad has cost us, and will continue costing us enormous sacrifices and immense hardships, money tears and blood,” the newspaper El Comercio pointed out in 1908. […]
Mining and McDonald’s in Ecuador
Imagine living in a cloud forest in the Ecuadorian tropical Andes. The region is recognized as one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world.
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Ascendant’s Mining Days in Ecuador May Be Numbered
Several hundred mining opponents, many carrying colorful banners, marched into the town square of Garcia Moreno, Ecuador on May 20 for a region-wide assembly concerning the mining activities of Canada’s Ascendant Copper Corporation.
Ascendant Copper Corporation Meets Resistance in Ecuador
In spite of criticism and resistance from local residents, Canadian mining company Ascendant Copper Corporation has big plans for its two large mining operations in Ecuador. "We are confident that Ecuador will grow to be one of the world’s great copper districts," said Gary E. Davis, President and CEO of Ascendant.
Ecuadorian Protests Against Oxy Continue
Riot police armed with water cannons, dogs and tear gas beat back 150 protesters who tried to storm a key government office building and demanded the nullification of government contracts with petroleum giant Occidental. The […]
Ecuador: Protests Against Free Trade Reach Critical Juncture
The Ecuadorian government declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, March 21 after countrywide protests and roadblocks led by indigenous peasants intensified.