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Ecuadorians vote to end oil drilling in parts of the Amazon

In a historic decision, Ecuadorians voted against oil drilling in a protected area of the Amazon that is home to two uncontacted tribes and is a biodiversity hotspot.
With over 90% of the ballots counted, around six in ten Ecuadorians rejected oil exploration in Block 44 within Yasuni National Park, which is one of the world's most biodiverse regions.
The outcome represents a significant blow to Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, who supported oil drilling, and as a result, the state oil company Petroecuador will be required to dismantle its operations in the coming months.

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Times of India

Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon, ending operations in a protected area

Ecuadorians voted against oil drilling in a protected area of the Amazon, forcing the state oil company to cease operations there. The referendum took place alongside the presidential election, with over 90% of the ballots counted showing approximately six in 10 Ecuadorians rejecting oil exploration in Block 43 within Yasuni National Park. The park is home to isolated tribes and is a biodiversity hotspot. The decision is seen as a victory for In…

4 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Ecuador votes to halt oil drilling in Amazonian biodiversity hotspot

Referendum result comes as blow to president, requiring state oil firm to dismantle operations area of Yasuní

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon in historic decision

With over 90% of the ballots counted by early Monday, around six in ten Ecuadorians rejected the oil exploration in Block 44, situated within Yasuni National Park, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.

4 months ago·India

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CTV News

Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon in historic decision

In a historic decision, Ecuadorians voted on Sunday against the oil drilling of a protected area in the Amazon that's home to two uncontacted tribes and serves as a biodiversity hotspot.

4 months ago·Canada

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Reuters

Ecuador votes to ban oil drilling in part of Amazon, mining outside Quito

Ecuadorean referendums to ban oil drilling in a part of the Amazon and mining in a forest outside Quito easily passed, drawing cheers on Monday from Indigenous leaders and environmentalists despite warnings from oil and mining groups about billions of dollars in lost income.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Ecuadorian people reject oil drilling in the Amazon in historic decision

Ecuadorians voted on Sunday against the oil drilling of a protected area in the Amazon, which is home to two uncontacted tribes and serves as a biodiversity hotspot

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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