There
are growing concerns for the safety of Carlos Zorrilla, an
environmental activist in Ecuador, and others who have protested against
development projects in the northern region of Intag. These concerns
come after Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa repeatedly attacked their
activities during his weekly addresses to the nation.
Carlos
Zorrilla is a founding member of Intag Environmental Defense and
Conservation (Defensa y Conservación Ecologica de Intag, DECOIN), an
organization working to protect the ecosystem of Intag, a region in
northern Ecuador rich in subtropical forests and biodiversity. For many
years Carlos Zorrilla has participated in local initiatives to oppose
mining activities which would harm the region’s environment and has
initiated alternative development projects to mining.
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