Since the beginning of the works at the Explorcobres (EXSA) mining project (part of Ecuacorriente, part of Corriente Resources, joint venture of Tongling and China Railway Construction), the Govt. of Ecuador decided to move further despite demands of Free, prior and informed consent by Shuar indigenous communities.  After violent clashes, one policeman was killed and several injured.  The Govt. declared the state of emergency and now, six indigenous leaders face charges of attempted murder.