Block 24 Protest



Leaders of the Amazon Nations of Ecuador and Peru visited Houston, Texas to formally reject any oil exploration or development in the Block 24 region of the Ecuadorian Amazon. They held a news conference and issued an appeal for solidarity outside the Galleria headquarters of Burlington Resources, the concession holder.

Click on any photo to see a larger version

Leaders of the Amazon Nations of Ecuador and Peru visted Houston, Texas to formally reject any oil exploration or development in the Block 24 region of the Ecuadorian Amazon. They held a news conference and issued an appeal for solidarity outside the Galleria headquarters of Burlington Resources, the concession holder. Milton Callera of FINAE, Bosco Najamdey of FIPSE, Pablo Tsere of FICSH, and Kenny Bruno of EarthRights International, are advised by HPD that Burlington officials have instructed that the visitorsl not be permitted on the property.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Milton Callera, President of FINAE, the Achuar National Federation of Ecuador, holds a sign....
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Pablo Tsere, President of FICSH, one of the Shuar federations, answers questions from reporters.


Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Lucas Irar, Leader of ORACH, the Peruvian Shuar Federation, and Bartolo Ushigua, President of the Zapara peoples of Ecuador, hold a sign reading "Burlington: What part of NO don't you understand? Out of the Amazon"
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Pablo Tsere, Prsident of FICSH (Shuar), Milton Callera, President of FINAE (Achuar), and Bosco Najamdey, President of FIPSE (Shuar), outside the Burlington Resources office complex.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Pablo Tsere, Prsident of FICSH (Shuar), Atossa Soltani of Amazon Watch (NGO), Milton Callera, President of FINAE (Achuar), and Bosco Najamdey, President of FIPSE (Shuar), outside the Burlington Resources office complex.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Bosco Najamdey, President of FIPSE (Shuar), speaking outside the Burlington Resources office complex.


Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Pablo Tsere, President of FICSH, the Shuar Federation, holds a sign reading "Burlington! What part of NO don't you understand?"
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Lucas Irar, leader of ORACH, the Peruvian Achuar Federation, shows pictures of damage wrought by oil exploration in other areas of the Peruvian Amazon.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Bartolo Ushigua, President of the Zapara peoples, speaks to reporters.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Pablo Tsere, President of FICSH, the Shuar Federation, signs a symbolic "eviction notice" ordering Burlington to cease and desist all oil-related activities and leave indigenous lands.


Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Milton Callera, President of FINAE, the Achuar Federation, signs a symbolic "eviction notice" ordering Burlington to cease and desist all oil-related activities and leave indigenous lands.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Bosco Najamdey, President of FIPSE, signs a symbolic "eviction notice" ordering Burlington to cease and desist all oil-related activities and leave indigenous lands.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Lucas Irar, leader of ORACH, the Peruvian Achuar federation, signs a symbolic "eviction notice" ordering Burlington to cease and desist all oil-related activities and leave indigenous lands.
Presidents of the Amazon Federations of Ecuador and supporters held a press conference/demonstration outside the Galleria offices of Burlington Resources to reject officially any oil exploration or development activity in the Block 24 area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Pablo Tsere, President of FICSH, the Shuar Federation, uses a megaphone to speak to reporters and onlookers.