Summary
The Tsáchila Peripa Commune filed an appeal for protection in 2009 due to the damage caused by the installation initiated by the PRONACA company of a pig farm adjacent to the territory of the Commune. The damage included the deterioration of the quality of life, health, environment, and economic situation of the inhabitants of the area because of strong odors released into the atmosphere as well as contamination of water, air, and soil. New hatcheries were installed after, which affected other communities as well. Various administrative appeals were initiated between sectional governments and the Ministry of the Environment without obtaining redress, and the plaintiffs requested the installation of biodigesters to counteract the damage.