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Visit the deep Ecuadorian jungle

By Shannon at 01/28/07 02:05

Kapawi Lodge was built in cooperation with the Achuar Indians in the traditional style with timber, and in 2011 the ownership passes entirely to them. It runs on solar power, has filtered water and modern technology, but is 12 days by foot from the nearest town. It's an example of eco-friendly tourism and an important source of income for the Achuar, who do not want to see oil companies raze their forest.

Original source: Forests.org. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / forests. org/ articles/ reader. asp?linkid=38100, anchor: Thriving deep in the jungles of Equador]

Possibility of default may trigger a run on banks

Banking officials say that they can weather the storm that may come from the Presidents threats to default on the countries foreign debt. There hasn't been any massive outflow, but banking officials say they have the reseves to prevent the collapse of the financial system.

Original source: Bloomberg. Ecuador Banks Would Withstand Outflow, Uzcategui Says