Career
He serves as president of the Frente de Defensa de la Amazonia (Amazon Defense Front), an non-governmental organization representing the interests of the campesinos and indigenous peoples in Ecuador. As president of the Frente de Defensa de la Amazonia, Yanza has spearheaded the multi-billion-dollar class action lawsuit against Chevron-Texaco for its environmental damage in Ecuador. "This trial is not about accidental damages.
We´re talking about harm to people and the environment that was done in a deliberate manner," says Yanza.
The Ecuadorian courts ruled in against Chevron. However, Chevron is attempting to counter-sue Yanza, Fajardo, and their New York-based lawyer, Steven Donziger.
