This latest step by the government is clearly aimed at punishing the indigenous people, who have demanded an end to the violence and a epeal of economic policies which have brought the country to the brink of destruction. The economic policies include, among other things, the construction of a new oil pipeline, the spurring along of the mining industry, privatization of the water supply, an increase in taxes, the return of kerosene as a fuel for home use, and an increase in the bus fares. The new indigenous uprising, which began last week, has included the blockading of the nation's highways and a march of 10,000 indigenous people from the countryside in the Capital of Quito. In Ecuador, we need your help - letters, telephone calls, public declarations and any other type of actions which let the government know that the world is watching. These acts of international solidarity are a way of preventing even worse abuses and violations of the fundamental rights of the Ecuadorian people, and a protest against institutionalized racism against indigenous people.
Forwarded mail is below.
Currently the government of Ecuador is threatening arrest not for the IMF but for leaders of social movements. Activists are urgently requesting messages of support. Project Underground's letter to President Noboa is below . Please feel free to write to President Noboa using this text, or to write your own thoughts to all decision makers involved. The indigenous uprising throughout Ecuador continues.