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Interview with Marlon Santi, New President of Ecuador’s Indigenous Confederation

Patricio Zhingri T. January 17, 2008 Patricio Zhingri T.

Marlon Santi

Marlon Santi, the new president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), was elected by consensus on January 12 in Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, and granted this first interview before the rest of the Governing Council was elected.

"I will join with the people who have the same problems, especially in the Amazon, in the highlands, and on the coast, since the problems are same and we have to walk together. I am not a leader who sits at a desk. I am a leader who will be out in the field, fighting for the people."

Roots of Resistance: An Interview with Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz January 3, 2008 Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

In this interview, writer and social activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz talks about her new book, Roots of Resistance: A History of Land Tenure in New Mexico, indigenous land revolts in the US, international solidarity and the importance of learning about the history and current issues of Native Americans.

Fear and Loathing in Bolivia: New Constitution, Polarization

Benjamin Dangl January 3, 2008 Benjamin Dangl

Pro-Government March in La Paz

"Let's go unblock the road, compañeros!" a man in an old baseball cap yells as he joins a group of people hauling rocks and tires from a central intersection in Cochabamba. This group of students and union activists are mobilizing against a civic strike led by middle class foot soldiers of the Bolivian right. These actions in the street are part of a political roller coaster which is dramatically changing Bolivia as it enters the new year.

Lakota Sioux Indians Declare Sovereign Nation Status

Indy Media January 3, 2008 Indy Media

Lakota Sioux Indian representatives declared sovereign nation status on Wednesday, December 19th in Washington D.C. following Monday's withdrawal from all previously signed treaties with the United States Government. "This is an historic day for our Lakota people," declared Russell Means, Itacan of Lakota. "United States colonial rule is at its end!"

Radio Report: Upheaval in Bolivia, Empire in Latin America

KPFA Radio December 16, 2007 KPFA Radio

Bolivian Protests, Photo: ABI

TF editor Ben Dangl reports on the new constitution and right wing, departmental autonomy in Bolivia; Greg Grandin reports on empire and torture in Latin America. With guest host Sasha Lilley.

Ecuador Declines US, Offers Manta Air Base to China

April Howard December 12, 2007 April Howard

US Planes at Manta

When the U.S. Air Force Southern Command's 10-year usage rights for Ecuador's Manta air base expire in 2009, they can expect to be evicted in favor of

China

. The air base shares a common runway with Manta's Eloy Alfaro International Airport terminal, but the air base has a separate office for cargo, while the airport handles passengers. About 475 US military personnel are stationed at the air base under a under a 10-year agreement signed with Quito in November 1999 and due to expire in 24 months.