WCH: On 26 February 2023, Cofán Indigenous land defender Eduardo Mendúa was assassinated in the garden of his home in Dureno, Ecuador. He was shot 12 times by two hooded, armed men. His murder is suspected of being linked to the local Cofán people's struggle against expanded oil drilling by the state-owned firm, Petroecuador. He was described by friends on his Facebook as an "excellent leader", and a "tireless… warrior and fighter," who gave his life for "all the peoples and nationalities of Ecuador".

Students in Port-of-Spain Trinidad take to the streets in support of Black students (including Trinidadians) in Montreal, Canada facing trial for the occupation of Sir George Williams University over racism they faced there. The students in Trinidad picketed the Canadian High Commission and the Royal Bank of Canada’s local office before occupying a cathedral. The following day state forces arrest 9 leaders of the movement which increased tensions, and cause more demonstrations demanding their release. Protests against racism in the country continued after their release was secured March 4. On April 6, police forces kill a protestor and member of National Joint Action Committee, Basil Davis. On April 18 sugar workers went on strike. Prime Minister declares a state of emergency April 21 and arrested 15 Black Power leaders. Responding in turn, a portion of the Trinidad Defense Force, led by Raffique Shah and Rex Lassalle, mutinied and took hostages at the army barracks at Teteron. Outside of this rough outline of the events of early 1970, we encourage you to read further at the Trinidad and Tobago National Archives, or to watch the film 1970: Remembering a Revolution.