VOICED : Explotacion en el Parque Yasuni

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa announced the decision to begin oil exploitation in the Yasuní National Park after a failed international compensation plan. The park, known for its rich biodiversity, holds significant oil reserves. Correa's 2007 proposal to leave the oil underground in exchange for international financial support did not meet its goals, receiving less than 1% of the expected funds. Despite protests, Correa assured that oil extraction would be limited to less than 1% of the park's area.

What prompted President Rafael Correa to announce oil exploitation in Yasuní National Park?

• Pressure from environmentalists

• Discovery of new oil reserves

• Failure of the international financial plan

• Success of the international financial plan

What is significant about Yasuní National Park according to experts?

• It is the oldest national park in the world

• It has the highest biodiversity per square kilometer in the Amazon

• It is the most visited park in Ecuador

• It is the largest park in Ecuador

What was the initial proposal by Correa regarding the oil reserves in Yasuní?

• To extract the oil immediately

• To sell the oil to the highest bidder

• To leave the oil underground to prevent CO2 emissions

• To use the oil for domestic purposes only

How much financial contribution did Ecuador receive compared to its target?

• About 25% of the target

• More than 50% of the target

• Exactly the target amount

• Less than 1% of the target

What limitation did Correa guarantee regarding the oil extraction in Yasuní?

• It will be unrestricted

• It will be limited to 10% of the park

• It will not exceed 1% of the park

• It will cover the entire park