Editorial: Mandate miner
El Heraldo Written by newspaper El Heraldo
Sunday, April 27, 2008
It has published a manifesto sesudo part of the Shuar Federation of Zamora Chinchipe with the signing of responsibility of its President. This manifesto contains the public rejection of the mantle miner omn?moda the National Constituent Assembly, in its eagerness to show animosity to all that means invasion of the private sector, constitutes a genuine attempt to development of the Ecuadorian people.

The manifesto contains Shuar important aspects that must be considered by the assembly to correct the terrible mistake, before consuming the substance abuse in the famous mineral mandate. It is alleged that for seven years, the town has benefited from the work and investment "responsible mining companies" that have created thousands of well-paid jobs. In addition, such companies have responded by defending the environment, have undertaken in cultural projects and social benefit to the community.
It's unbelievable, but true, that the assembly act back to reality, as well as the manifesto argues, in complete ignorance; attacking the right to work, welfare and development of the people directly benefiting from the work and investment and of the Ecuadorian people who benefits from taxes and royalties which represents mining.

The wealth that God has placed within the reach of our hands, which is in the bowels of our territory, must be harnessed for the benefit of Ecuadorians based on a well-conceived government action and best practices, free of sectarian and ideological prejudices, whereas private sector investment is vital for national development. The devious bias against private investment must disappear forever from the country.

The current rulers and those who will in future have to understand that the solution to national problems lies in creating jobs, in educating people and training to be an entrepreneur efficient. The investment be fully guaranteed.
Last Updated (Tuesday, April 29, 2008)