Ecuador's CONAIE denounces murder of third protester during Noboa's crackdown on strike

Published at: 15/10/2025 02:00 PM

In Ecuador, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (CONAIE) denounced systematic repression by the government of Daniel Noboa in the province of Imbabura, after the entry of an alleged “humanitarian convoy” that, according to the communities, acted as a covert military outpost, while denouncing the murder of a third protester, José Guamán, who was shot in the chest, and more than 30 injured during the protests in the town of Otavalo.

“The lives of peoples are being violated under the guise of humanitarian aid. Indigenous territories have been militarized and our brothers are being persecuted and injured,” said leader Hatari Sarango.

In addition, it confirmed the death of Rosa Paqui Seraquive, an elderly adult from the Kichwa Saraguro village, allegedly due to asphyxiation due to the indiscriminate use of tear gas.

José Guamán, a community member of Chachibiro, province of Imbabura, was also killed directly to the chest during the incursion of the “humanitarian convoy”. He was reported alive after being taken to the hospital, but died due to his injuries. They join Efraín Fuerez, who was assassinated days ago.

Mazo News Team