Indigenous Women's March in Puyo, Ecuador
Indigenous women from the Ecuadorian Amazon march in Puyo to demand rights, protection of the Amazon, and equality, highlighting their ongoing resistance and fight against violence.
Key Points
- March aimed at raising awareness about defending ancestral territories and guaranteeing women's rights
- Self-organized by women's collectives and grassroots organizations
- Participants from various Indigenous nationalities expressing individual and collective struggles
Pros
- Highlighting the ongoing fight of Indigenous women for rights and protection of the Amazon
- Demanding equality, dignified life, health, and defense of territories
Cons
- Facing challenges such as the hike in value-added tax, budget cuts to universities, and destruction of rainforests
- Struggling against extractive initiatives and policies imposed by the current president