One dead and 20 injured in Papallacta due to bus and trailer collision
A traffic accident in Papallacta involving a bus and a trailer has resulted in one fatality and 20 injured individuals.
Environmental pollution in Napo from small mining operations contracted out
The indefinite suspension of mining activities in Napo is a positive step; however, it comes too late, as rivers and large areas of the province have already been devastated by mineral extraction that disregards sensitive ecosystems.
Conaie calls on the Government to declare an environmental emergency in Napo due to mining contamination
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is urging the government to declare an environmental emergency in the Napo province due to mining pollution, following a recent suspension of mining activities in the region.
The suspension of mining activity in Napo
Mining activities in Napo province have been suspended by the Ministry of Environment and Energy due to negative impacts on sensitive ecosystems, with no set date for resumption.
Ecuador suspends all mining activities in Napo
Starting February 2, 2026, all mining activities in the province of Napo will be suspended as per a resolution signed by Environment and Energy Minister Inés Manzano, with no scheduled date for resumption.