Leonidas Iza Salazar
Leonidas Iza Salazar is a prominent Ecuadorian indigenous leader and politician, currently serving as the president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE). He gained national attention during the 2021 presidential elections as the candidate for the Pachakutik political movement. Iza has been a vocal advocate for indigenous rights and environmental issues, particularly against large-scale mining operations in indigenous territories. Recently, he has been involved in discussions regarding the political alignment of Pachakutik for the upcoming presidential runoff, highlighting the movement's strategy and concerns about the current government's policies.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza is the former president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) and is involved in a legal dispute regarding the detention of police officers.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza is a leader who reported an attempted assassination against him.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza Salazar is a former president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador and a former presidential candidate for the Pachakutik political movement.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza is an indigenous leader and former president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie).
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza is a former president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) and a candidate for the presidency in the 2025 national elections.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza Salazar led the outgoing council of government that handed over the Conaie to Vargas.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza Salazar is the former president of the Conaie who warned about government infiltration.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza Salazar called for the urgent unity of social groups to fight against the political-economic program of Daniel Noboa.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza Salazar is the former president of the Conaie who maintained a stance against Daniel Noboa's administration.
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Ecuador:
Leonidas Iza Salazar's leadership weakened due to his failed attempt to reach Carondelet and his support for Luisa González and correísmo.
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