Venezuelan Migration: Challenges and Solutions Introduction Venezuelan migration has reached alarming levels, with over 7.71 million Venezuelans currently living outside their country. This constitutes more than a quarter of Venezuela’s population. The majority of these migrants have fled their homes since 2018, seeking safety and stability in Latin America and […]
Tag: Ecuador
Ecuador’s Historic Referendum: A Collective Push to Preserve the Amazon Rainforest
Ecuadorians Vote to “Keep the Oil in the Soil” in the Amazon A historic vote took place in Ecuador on Sunday, as the people voted to halt all current and future oil drilling in Yasuni National Park, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This momentous decision comes after […]
Ecuador’s Pre-Electoral Violence: Safeguarding Human Rights Amidst Tumultuous Times
Ecuador Faces Escalating Violence and Human Rights Concerns A Crisis of Insecurity Over the past few months, Ecuador has been grappling with a severe crisis of insecurity, particularly in coastal areas near the cities of Guayaquil and Esmeraldas. The country has witnessed a sharp increase in its homicide rate and […]
Protecting Human Rights in Ecuador: Ensuring Safety in Times of Pre-Electoral Violence
Concerns over Political Violence and Human Rights Violations in Ecuador In response to the recent killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, there is growing concern over the state of violence in Ecuador and the potential for grave human rights violations. Amnesty International has called for swift action to investigate these […]
Ecuador’s Political Landscape Shaken: Presidential Candidate’s Tragic Assassination
Presidential Candidate Killed in Ecuador: Investigate Killing; Address Surge in Violence The Tragic Event On August 9, 2023, Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed as he was leaving a campaign event in the capital city of Quito. Villavicencio, a journalist and former legislator, had a reputation for […]