Rosa Elena Paqui
Rosa Elena Paqui was a 61-year-old member of the Kichwa community of Saraguro, Ecuador, who tragically passed away due to a cardiac arrest allegedly caused by inhaling tear gas used by police during protests against the government. Her death has been reported as a significant loss for her community and has sparked outrage among indigenous rights groups, including Conaie, who are calling for justice and accountability for the violence faced by social activists.
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Rosa Elena Paqui is a 61-year-old woman whose death is being investigated after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest during the protests.
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Ecuador· 2025-10-31
Rosa Elena Paqui, part of the kichwa Saraguro community, died from a cardiac arrest caused by tear gas inhalation during protests.
CIDH exhorta a Ecuador a investigar y sancionar las muertes de Rosa Elena Paqui y José Alberto Guamán durante el paro nacional | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-10-18
Rosa Elena Paqui, a 61-year-old from the Kichwa people of Saraguro, reportedly died from inhalation of tear gas during protests.
En Vivo: Noticias de última hora del paro nacional en Ecuador hoy miércoles 15 de octubre | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-10-15
Rosa Elena Paqui was reported to have died due to inhalation of tear gas used by the police during protests.
Conaie denuncia la muerte de una comunera a causa de inhalación de gases lacrimógenos | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-10-15