2012 Ecuadorian protests

2012 Ecuadorian protests
Date	March 2012
Location	Ecuador
Caused by	Environmental degradation Perceived threat to indigenous livelihoods Mining concessions in the Amazon
Goals	Laws protecting water resources Consultation with indigenous communities over mining projects
Parties
Government of Ecuador Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE)
Lead figures
Rafael Correa Humberto Cholango

The 2012 Ecuadorian protests were a series of demonstrations by indigenous peoples who oppose the copper mining concessions in the province of Zamora-Chinchipe. On 22 March, the protesters reached the capital Quito to be met with counter protesters and warnings from the government and President Rafael Correa.