Yaku Pérez Guartambel
EcuadoractivistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yaku Pérez Guartambel is an Ecuadorian politician and environmental activist known for his strong opposition to mining projects that threaten natural resources and indigenous communities. He gained prominence as a presidential candidate in the 2021 elections, advocating for environmental protection and social justice. Recently, he has been in the news for his involvement in a legal case against President Daniel Noboa and his wife related to alleged corruption linked to the controversial Loma Larga mining project in Quimsacocha, Azuay province.
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Yaku Pérez Guartambel is an indigenous leader and former presidential candidate who is in talks with the Izquierda Democrática party.
Cuenta regresiva para las seccionales del 29 de noviembre: fuerzas políticas no revelan aún a sus precandidatos a seis meses de comicios | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-05-29
Yaku Pérez denounces President Daniel Noboa for alleged influence peddling and bribery.
Yaku Pérez denuncia al presidente Daniel Noboa por presunto tráfico de influencias y cohecho, por supuesta entrega de licencia ambiental | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-11-01
Yaku Pérez is an environmental activist and former presidential candidate involved in a legal complaint against President Daniel Noboa.
Yaku Pérez a Inés Manzano: ‘Si quiere tanto a Cuenca que revoque la licencia ambiental en Quimsacocha o que renuncie’ | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-10