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Indigenous Women Unite Against Oil Expansion in Ecuador

3/15/2026

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Indigenous women from Ecuador's Amazon joined a "toxictour" in Sucumbios to witness oil extraction's damage.
They observed polluted streams and contaminated vegetation as the visit culminated in discussions on safeguarding rights and territories.
Activists aim to unite these women against oil expansions as Ecuador pursues a $47 billion hydrocarbon initiative.
Dayuma Nango (Indigenous leader) and Toa Alvarado (Indigenous leader) pledged to protect their environments.

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Story summary

Indigenous women from Ecuador's Amazon joined a "toxictour" in Sucumbios to witness oil extraction's damage.
They observed polluted streams and contaminated vegetation as the visit culminated in discussions on safeguarding rights and territories.
Activists aim to unite these women against oil expansions as Ecuador pursues a $47 billion hydrocarbon initiative.
Dayuma Nango (Indigenous leader) and Toa Alvarado (Indigenous leader) pledged to protect their environments.