Sad News of Maria Aguinda’s Passing

Today, we are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Maria Aguinda, a courageous leader and Kichwa Indigenous woman in Ecuador. Maria was the lead plaintiff in a historic lawsuit against the multinational corporation Chevron. The lawsuit, which sought $9.5 billion in damages, was filed in response to Chevron’s irresponsible dumping of billions of gallons of toxic waste in Ecuador.

Maria Aguinda was not only a symbol of strength and resilience for her community, but she also represented the fight for environmental justice on a global scale. Her determination to hold Chevron accountable for the devastating impact of their actions on the Amazon rainforest and the lives of countless Indigenous people is truly inspiring.

The lawsuit, which gained international attention, highlighted the urgent need for corporations to take responsibility for their environmental practices. Maria’s leadership and the legal battle she spearheaded helped shed light on the detrimental consequences of unchecked pollution and its disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.

We mourn the loss of Maria Aguinda and extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the Kichwa Indigenous community. Her legacy will continue to inspire us to fight for justice and ensure that corporations are held accountable for their actions.

Photo credit: Lou Dematteis

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Today we share the sad news of the passing of Maria Aguinda. Maria was a Kichwa Indigenous woman in Ecuador & lead plaintiff in the historic & $9.5B lawsuit against gross polluter @Chevron for its dumping of billions of gallons of toxic waste in Ecuador. Photo Lou Dematteis (1/2) pic.twitter.com/uVDLIhdLcI

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