The Price of Copper in Ecuador: The Struggle for Survival of the Shuar Arutam People

The Shuar Arutam people of Ecuador’s Cordillera del Cóndor are resisting the Warintza copper mine, a project that threatens their land, water, and traditional way of life. Despite international corporate backing and government support, local communities continue to fight for sovereignty, environmental protection, and the preservation of their culture.