2012 Ecuadorian protests

When

2012

Kind

Protest

Coordinates

1.00° S, 78.00° W

Description

environmental protests in Ecuador

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year in its name

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Environmental protests in Ecuador

The 2012 Ecuadorian protests were a series of demonstrations by indigenous peoples who oppose the copper mining concessions in the province of Zamora-Chinchipe. On 22 March, the protesters reached the capital Quito to be met with counter protesters and warnings from the government and President Rafael Correa.

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