Hangaroa Hotel occupation

On August 1, 2010, in the midst of other mass demonstrations and sit-ins at a number of hotels and government buildings on Easter Island, members of the Hito Rangi clan began to occupy the Hanga Roa hotel. Most of the protesters at other sites were evicted from the premises, but the protesters at the Hanga Roa persisted. In 2010, 22 pieces of land were occupied, including the museum, Hotel Hanga Roa, and a number of other areas containing government buildings.