Alfredo Negrete

Alfredo Negrete is the president of the Movimiento Indígena y Campesino de Cotopaxi (MICC), a prominent indigenous and peasant organization in Ecuador. He has been vocal about the impacts of governmental policies on local communities, particularly in response to the recent decision by President Daniel Noboa to eliminate the diesel subsidy, which he describes as a severe blow to social, agricultural, and peasant sectors. Negrete is currently leading efforts to engage with community members in consultation regarding potential actions and protests, emphasizing the need for accountability from the government on various social issues.