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The Yasuni Initiative of Ecuador and the Curse of Oil: balancing the protection of the environment with economic development. Explore the culture of the Kichwa Villages and their fight to protect the Yasuni rainforest from government led oil exploration. Examine the arguments for and against development of this reserve and where things currently stand. On page 181 in your textbook, read the culture box "The Curse of Oil" to understand the history and culture around Ecuador's dominant oil export. Below are two articles (also available in the supplemental required resources section) to help you and you may include additional outside research as well.