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Former President of Conaie Humberto Cholango Is Arrested in Bolivia - Ecuador in Directo

On August 1, Humberto Cholango, former president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) during 2011 and 2014, was arrested upon arrival at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Cholango, who was travelling to participate in an international event on indigenous rights and sovereignty, was prevented
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On August 1, Humberto Cholango, former president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) during 2011 and 2014, was arrested upon arrival at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Cholango, who was travelling to participate in an international event on indigenous rights and sovereignty, was prevented

Former indigenous leader Humberto Cholango was detained at Viro Viro International Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The complaint was made by Leonidas Iza, current president of the Conaie, via social networks. According to Iza, Cholango arrived in Bolivia early this Friday, around 6:00, but was not allowed to enter the country. The former indigenous leader remains in the migration area, and there is still no official version explaining the reason…

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Canal RTU broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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