Tsáchila Leader and Water Protector Héctor Aguavil Calazacón Assassinated

Chief Hector Aguivil Calazacon, a life-long leader of the Tsachida Indigenous Nation of Ecuador, was assassinated yesterday evening, February 16, during a Ceremony. His son had just taken over leadership from his father. Chief Hector and the Tsachida Nation are Water Protectors! Assassins shot him 5 times for standing against Multinationals over the misuse and pollution of their water!

CONAIE press release dated February 16, 2018, in Spanish, condemning the assassination of Héctor Aguavil Calazacón, former Governor of the Tsáchila Nationality, and demanding justice.