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13NOV24👺 'Amid Power Outage, Conaie Announces Marches in Its Territories Starting Friday November 15-
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On November 13, 2024, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) announced the beginning of a mobilization process leading to a major popular uprising against the government of Daniel Noboa.

As previously announced, on November 13, the Conaie gathered in Quito and declared plans to mobilize on the streets to protest against the Noboa government. However, these marches will first take place within their own territories rather than at a national level.

The Indigenous movement met with representatives of the so-called People's Assembly, a coalition of various social organizations.

After over an hour of discussion, it was agreed that starting November 15, several protests would be held in different provinces.

“It cannot be that, right in front of the Armed Forces and state institutions, a dictatorship is being established in this country,” stated Conaie President Leonidas Iza, shortly before the room went dark due to a scheduled power outage in that area of the capital.

Furthermore, it was announced that Conaie would begin a process of building and organizing for a major popular uprising against the government.

The leaders gathered in Quito opted not to specify an exact date for the protests, aiming to preserve the "element of surprise," as they argued.

They claimed that there are calls from various sectors of the public for the Indigenous movement to take to the streets against Noboa's administration, in response to several issues, including Ecuador’s ongoing electricity crisis.

One day before Conaie’s announcement, the United Workers’ Front (FUT) had also called for national protests across Ecuador, scheduled for November 21.

Conaie’s Demands

The Conaie meeting in Quito will continue on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13, behind closed doors. However, some resolutions and demands have already been discussed and will be presented to the government, such as:

• Requiring the government to cancel a $5 million advertising contract and allocate those funds to pay outstanding debts to dialysis clinics.
• Initiating immediate actions to collect outstanding amounts from the five main debtors to the Internal Revenue Service, totaling $264 million.
• Ensuring transparency in all ongoing electrical contracting processes.
• Taking immediate action to eradicate illegal mining, as a real measure to protect the environment and water sources.
• Urging the Armed Forces to uphold an unwavering commitment to the Constitution.
• Guaranteeing job stability.
• Maintaining a fair price for milk across the country.
• Immediate withdrawal of the Comprehensive Agrarian Code.

On the FUT

Iza, who is also a presidential candidate for Pachakutik, acknowledged conceptual differences with the United Workers' Front and its allied organizations, such as the Popular Front.

However, he emphasized that they align on the fundamental issue of popular struggle, which paves the way for unity and national solidarity.

Iza did not confirm or deny the Indigenous movement’s participation in the national march called by the FUT for November 21. However, he encouraged Conaie’s provincial bases to join the sit-ins and demonstrations that unions will hold on November 15 to commemorate Ecuador’s first national workers' strike.

Tension

The event took place in a hostile atmosphere, with some attendees hurling insults at the press.

“Corrupt press,” “liars,” “paid off,” “thieves,” “get out of here,” were among the shouts from individuals blending into the crowd.

Iza had to step in to stop the hostility. “I ask for respect. We will not attack the media. Any interpretation is possible. I ask for calm in the assembly of the people,” said the leader." -

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