Clashes in Ecuador drive state-controlled company to declare force majeure at trio of Amazon fields

Conflicts with indigenous communities disrupt production in Orellana province

Tragedy: a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador is also affecting production at some of Petroecuador's fields — Tragedy: a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador is also affecting production at some of Petroecuador's fieldsPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Fabio Palmigiani

Rio de Janeiro

Published 22 March 2023, 12:35Updated 22 March 2023, 12:35

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