Their life and customs are similar to those of our wild inhabitants. Kichwa Indians were tempted by offers of Petroamazonas, with an offer that would best education for their children and more revenue for your community. They have said "no" to the extraction activity, however this decision will be ratified at the polls, on 17 February, the day of the presidential elections in Ecuador.
The current president and favorite in the election, Rafael Correa, drives the expansion of oil and mining companies with the opening of new areas drills of the Amazon, argues that such resources as are necessary for the development of the country. However, guarantees respect for the environment and the use of the latest technology for this purpose.